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Our government has a system of _____ and _____ that allow each branch to limit the
actions of the other two branches. For example, the _____ branch can enact a law, but
the ___ branch can veto that law. - CORRECT ANSWERS-checks, balances,
legislative, executive
Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution impacts businesses greatly and is referred
to as the ____ clause. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Commerce
, If you are a farmer who grows and sells only locally, can you correctly conclude that the
commerce clause does NOT apply to your activities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No,
because the commerce clause has been broadly interpreted.
State laws that allow the use of medical marijuana insulate users in those states from
federal prosecution. - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
If a state passes a regulation that impacts interstate commerce, it may violate the _____
commerce clause. To decide if the regulation is unconstitutional, the courts typically
balance the _______ of the state against the _____ on interstate commerce. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-dormant; interests; burdens
The U.S. Constitution created a _____ form of government. - CORRECT
ANSWERSfederal
What powers do the states have to regulate or prohibit private activities? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Police powers
State police powers only authorize the creation and maintenance of police forces. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-False
All powers expressly "reserved" to the states fall under the ____ amendment. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Tenth
Which of the following would NOT be regulated at the state level? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Interstate commerce laws
Legislative Branch - CORRECT ANSWERS-Interprets the law
Judicial Branch - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enforces the law
Executive Branch - CORRECT ANSWERS-Makes the laws
When there is a direct conflict between a federal and a state law, the state law is
rendered invalid - CORRECT ANSWERS-
When Congress intends to exclusively control a subject where the U.S. Constitution
allows for both states and the federal government to act, courts will use the doctrine of
_______ to invalidate any state regulations. - CORRECT ANSWERS-preemption
In addition to the right to assemble peaceably and to petition the government, the First
Amendment guarantees which of the three following freedoms? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-speech, religion, and press