Constitutional Law Final Exam Review

Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

Answer 1

Article I

Question 2

Which Article deals with the judicial branch?

Answer 2

Article III

Question 3

The process for amending the Constitution is found in:

Answer 3

Article V

Question 4

The “Full Faith and Credit” clause is most relevant to which issue?

Answer 4

State recognition of other states’ laws

Question 5

The “Supreme Law of the Land” clause is located in:

Answer 5

Article VII

Question 6

How many amendments currently exist in the Constitution?

Answer 6

27

Question 7

Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?

Answer 7

5th

Question 8

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

Answer 8

19th

Question 9

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

Answer 9

26th

Question 10

Which clause allows Congress to make laws beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution?

Answer 10

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 11

Which clause prohibits states from discriminating against citizens of other states?

Answer 11

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Question 12

The 2nd Amendment addresses:

Answer 12

Right to bear arms

Question 13

Which amendment abolished slavery?

Answer 13

13th

13 14 15
Free Citizens Vote

Question 14

Which amendment established presidential term limits?

Answer 14

22nd

22 –> 2 terms

Question 15

The “Electoral College” is described in:

Answer 15

Article II

Question 16

Which amendment allows for freedom of religion and press?

Answer 16

1st

Question 17

What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?

Answer 17

Cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail

Question 18

Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?

Answer 18

6th

Question 19

Which amendment addresses presidential succession?

Answer 19

25th

Question 20

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?

Answer 20

4th

Question 21

The Constitution’s ratification process is outlined in:

Answer 21

Article VII

Question 22

Which amendment outlawed poll taxes in federal elections?

Answer 22

24th

Question 23

What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?

Answer 23

Direct election of Senators

Question 24

Which Article discusses the executive branch?

Answer 24

Article II

Question 25

Which Article requires states to give "full faith and credit" to each other's laws?

Answer 25

Article IV

Question 26

In *Tinker v. Des Moines*, the Court ruled in favor of:

Answer 26

Student free speech

Question 27

*Morse v. Frederick* limited student speech when it was:

Answer 27

Drug-related

Question 28

*Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition* ruled a law unconstitutional because it:

Answer 28

Banned "virtual" child pornography

Question 29

In *Lawrence v. Texas*, the Court struck down a law criminalizing:

Answer 29

Private same-sex intimacy

Question 30

*Virginia v. Black* involved which legal issue?

Answer 30

Symbolic speech and cross burning

Question 31

*Ex Parte Jones* dealt with:

Answer 31

Habeas corpus rights

Question 32

What principle did *Tinker v. Des Moines* establish?

Answer 32

Students retain constitutional rights at school

Question 33

*Morse v. Frederick* is also known by what phrase?

Answer 33

"Bong Hits 4 Jesus"

Question 34

*Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition* struck down parts of a law under which amendment?

Answer 34

1st

Question 35

What constitutional issue was at the heart of *Lawrence v. Texas*?

Answer 35

Substantive due process and privacy

Question 36

In *Virginia v. Black*, the Court ruled cross burning is protected unless:

Answer 36

It's done with the intent to intimidate

Question 37

Which case clarified that due process rights apply to deportation?

Answer 37

Jordan v. DeGeorge

Question 38

Which case established the right to effective assistance of counsel in plea deals?

Answer 38

Padilla v. Kentucky

Question 39

What was at issue in *Strickland v. Washington*?

Answer 39

Effectiveness of defense counsel

Question 40

In *Scott v. Illinois*, the Court ruled counsel is only required if:

Answer 40

Jail time is imposed

Question 41

*Turner v. Rogers* addressed:

Answer 41

Right to counsel in civil contempt

Question 42

*Sessions v. Dimaya* struck down part of:

Answer 42

Immigration law

Question 43

*Jordan v. DeGeorge* involved which legal question?

Answer 43

Vague criminal statutes for deportation

Question 44

*Padilla v. Kentucky* required that defendants be told:

Answer 44

Their immigration consequences

Question 45

*Fong Yue Ting v. U.S.* held that:

Answer 45

Deportation is not a punishment

Question 46

Which case established the "effective assistance" standard?

Answer 46

Strickland v. Washington

Question 47

What did *Sessions v. Dimaya* find unconstitutional?

Answer 47

Vague statutory language

Question 48

Which case limited the right to appointed counsel?

Answer 48

Scott v. Illinois

Question 49

*Turner v. Rogers* applies primarily to:

Answer 49

Civil contempt

Question 50

What is the outcome of *Padilla v. Kentucky* for criminal defense lawyers?

Answer 50

Must advise on immigration risks

Question 51

What is procedural due process primarily concerned with?

Answer 51

Fair procedures

Question 52

Substantive due process involves:

Answer 52

Fundamental rights protection

Question 53

The 14th Amendment applies due process to:

Answer 53

States (states can't take away someone's equal protection under the law)

Question 54

Which case required immigration attorneys to inform clients about deportation consequences?

Answer 54

Padilla v. Kentucky

Question 55

Which due process issue was central in *Turner v. Rogers*?

Answer 55

Counsel in civil contempt

Question 56

What does the term "removal" refer to in immigration law?

Answer 56

Deportation

Question 57

Which amendment includes the Due Process Clause?

Answer 57

5th

Question 58

The right to a hearing before removal is protected by:

Answer 58

Procedural Due Process