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Chapter 2
Constitutional Law
TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1.
A federal form of government is one in which sovereign power is vested
entirely in a central governing authority.
ANSWER: F
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2.
The Constitution provides for three branches of government.
ANSWER: T
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3.
Under the Constitution, the judicial branch enforces the laws.
ANSWER: F
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4.
The courts can hold acts of the legislative and executive branches
unconstitutional.
ANSWER: T
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5.
The state governments retain all powers not specifically delegated to the
federal government.
ANSWER: T
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6.
The federal government cannot regulate commerce within a state, even if
the commerce concerns more than one state.
ANSWER: F
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7.
Congress may regulate any activity that substantially affects interstate
commerce.
ANSWER: T
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8.
State police powers relate solely to criminal law enforcement.
ANSWER: F
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9.
When state regulations impinge on interstate commerce, commerce must
yield to the regulations.
ANSWER: F
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10.
Local governments, including cities, can exercise police powers.
ANSWER: T
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