Chapter 3 - Business and the Constitution

The Constitution establishes a tripartite government.

• True

• False

The federal government has exclusive power over matters of war and taxation.

• True

• False

States possess exclusive power to enact laws to protect welfare, health, and safety.

• True

• False

The Fifth Amendment prohibits depriving any person of life, liberty or happiness.

• True

• False

Federal supremacy means that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

• True

• False

The Federal government may not interfere with interstate commerce.

• True

• False

The federal government may not restrict individual or commercial speech.

• True

• False

Constitutional limitations on governmental power includes the Fifth Amendment.

• True

• False

The “takings clause” means that the federal government cannot take away an individual’s freedom.

• True

• False

Which level of scrutiny applies to a statute that gives benefits to people based on their religion?

• Minimal

• Intermediate

• Strict