FORMIC Law 3800, Legal Bill! 20 . Consider the U.S. Supreme Court case Kelo v . City of New London , Connect involved the City's dispute with private property owners who did not want to sell the Those owners argued the economic development plan with a private developer was use . The City argued it could use eminent domain proceedings for the development revitalization plan . Correctly fill in the blanks with one of the following options :" The key constitutional provision was the Takings Clause in the The U . S. Supreme Court decided the City use eminent dome the property from the landowners for this purpose of economic development . A . Fifth ; could B. Fifth ; could not C. Fourteenth , could D. Fourteenth , could not 21 . Which of the following statements accurately describe statutes that Congress and President may create in order for a Court to hold them constitutionally valid ?! Constitution . A. Statutes must be related to a power listed in Article 1, Section 8 , of the U. S B. Statutes must not infringe on the liberties in the Bill of Rights . C. Both A and B D. None of the above 22 . What does the textbook and countless others consider America's greatest legal do ever written and serves as the supreme law of the United States ? A . The Declaration of Independence B . The Articles of Confederation The U . S. Constitution D. Dr . Hustoles' PowerPoints for LAW 3800A . in rem jurisdiction . B . stare decisio C . de facto legal doctrine. D. common law . because of the 24 . If there is a conflict between a state and federal law , generally the federal law will pe A. Federalism Doctrine . B. Supremacy Clause . C . Paramount Doctrine . D. Interstate Commerce Clause* 25 . When the government itself prosecutes the wrong doer in cases involving conduct so threatening that society outlaws it altogether for society's benefit , it involves A . procedural law . B. private law . C . civil law . D. criminal law 26 . The Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) is an independent administrative agency . Which statement is correct about the chairperson ?" A . The chairperson serves at the whim of the President and can be fired at any time . B. The chairperson can only be fired by the President for good cause . C. The chairperson cannot be fired by the President since the CPSC is an independ agency . D. The chairperson , after Senate confirmation , serves for" life in good behavior . "27. Statutory law is to legislative bodies as common law is to A. rulemaking. B. administrative agencies. C. courts. D. administrative regulations. 28. The main purpose of the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is organizations. A. to give the government access to information concerning citizens, businesses, and B. to limit the amount of information that the government can collect about its citizens, businesses, and organizations. C. to permit warrantless searches and seizures of evidence when necessary to ensure safety. D. to give citizens, businesses, and organizations access to information that federal agencies possess and are using. 29. Generally, constitutional rights protect only against conduct of private citizens. acts of governmental entities. conduct of individuals constitutionally protected based on race, sex, religion, and D. national origin. acts of privately owned corporations. 30. Kathy is a strong swimmer. One afternoon she is having a picnic at the lake and sees a man she does not know drowning. Generally, Kathy A. has a legal duty to rescue the man. to her own safety. B. has a legal duty to rescue the man, but only if her efforts will not pose a serious threat C. has a legal duty to rescue the man since, as a strong swimmer, she is treated as a "special class" of persons who must get involved in such situations. D. has no legal duty to rescue the man. 31. Hal was arrested for burning the United States flag in a protest of governmental policy which caused no disruption of the peace. However, he will not be convicted because this ad is protected as symbolic speech under the Fourth Amendment's guarantee of free speech. A. True B. False32. As discussed in class, the term "promulgateng rules" refers to power, duties, and authority of A. probate courts. B. the United States Supreme Court. C. appellate courts. D. administrative agencies. 33. Which of the following statements accurately describe statutes that Congress and the President may create? A. Statutes must be related to a power listed in Article 1, Section 8, of the Constitution. B. Statutes must not infringe on the liberties in the Bill of Rights. C. Both A and B. D. None of the above. 34. John lives in Oregon. He applies for a job with a Minnesota company and he is told that the job is open only to white applicants. He will now sue the Minnesota company under the Civil Rights Act, a federal statute, and the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. Can John sue in federal court? A. Yes, absolutely. B. state court. Yes, but only if John seeks damages of at least $50,000. Otherwise he must sue in C. Minnesota court. Yes, but only if the Minnesota company agrees. Otherwise John must sue in the D. No, absolutely not. John must sue in an appellate court to appeal the Minnesota company's decision to only offer the job to white applicants. 35. What part of the Constitution addresses the most basic individual liberties? Article I Article II Article III Amendments