Multiple$-$Choice Questions

Of the three branches of the federal government provided by the Constitution, the branch that makes the laws is

a$.$ the administrative branch.

b$.$ the executive branch.

c$.$ the judicial branch.

d$.$ the legislative branch.

Under the commerce clause, Congress can regulate

a$.$ any commercial activity in the United States.

b$.$ any noncommercial activity in the United States.

c$.$ both a and $b.$

d$.$ none of the above.

A business challenges a state law in court, claiming that it unlawfully interferes with interstate commerce. The court will consider

a$.$ only the state's interest in regulating the matter.

b$.$ only the burden that the law places on interstate commerce.

c$.$ the state's interest in regulating the matter and the burden that the law places on interstate commerce.

d$.$ none of the above.

A state statute that bans corporations from making political contributions that individuals can legally make is likely to be unconstitutional under

a$.$ the commerce clause.

b$.$ the First Amendment.

c$.$ the establishment clause.

d$.$ the supremacy clause.

A state statute that bans certain advertising practices for the purpose of preventing consumers from being misled is likely to be unconstitutional under

a$.$ the commerce clause.

b$.$ the First Amendment.

c$.$ the supremacy clause.

d$.$ none of the above.