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Constitutional Interpretation and Commerce Clause Jurisprudence Quiz

#1

Which principle emerged from the case of NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. (1937) regarding the Commerce Clause?

The substantial effects doctrine
Explanation

NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. (1937) established the substantial effects doctrine under the Commerce Clause.

#2

In what year was the Commerce Clause included in the United States Constitution?

1789
Explanation

The Commerce Clause was included in the United States Constitution in the year 1789.

#3

Which clause of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce?

Commerce Clause
Explanation

The Commerce Clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce.

#4

Which clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to regulate commerce among the several states?

Commerce Clause
Explanation

The Commerce Clause in the Constitution gives Congress the authority to regulate commerce among the several states.

#5

Which case established the 'dormant' Commerce Clause doctrine?

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
Explanation

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) established the 'dormant' Commerce Clause, limiting state interference with interstate commerce.

#6

In United States v. Lopez (1995), the Supreme Court held that the Commerce Clause did not justify which type of activity regulation?

Regulation of firearm possession in school zones
Explanation

US v. Lopez (1995) ruled Commerce Clause did not justify regulating firearm possession in school zones.

#7

Which case expanded the scope of the Commerce Clause to include the regulation of intrastate activities that substantially affect interstate commerce?

Wickard v. Filburn (1942)
Explanation

Wickard v. Filburn (1942) expanded the Commerce Clause to include regulation of intrastate activities affecting interstate commerce.

#8

What principle did the Supreme Court establish in the case of Maryland v. Wirtz (1968) regarding the Commerce Clause?

States cannot discriminate against interstate commerce
Explanation

Maryland v. Wirtz (1968) established that states cannot discriminate against interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause.

#9

Which principle did the Supreme Court establish in the case of United States v. Darby Lumber Co. (1941) regarding the Commerce Clause?

The stream of commerce doctrine
Explanation

US v. Darby Lumber Co. (1941) established the stream of commerce doctrine under the Commerce Clause.

#10

In the case of Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States (1964), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of which legislation under the Commerce Clause?

Civil Rights Act of 1964
Explanation

Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States (1964) upheld the constitutionality of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 under the Commerce Clause.

#11

Which test is commonly used by the Supreme Court to evaluate the constitutionality of state regulations that affect interstate commerce?

The Dormant Commerce Clause Test
Explanation

The Supreme Court commonly uses the Dormant Commerce Clause Test to assess constitutionality of state regulations affecting interstate commerce.

#12

What was the outcome of the case South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (2018) regarding the Commerce Clause?

The Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax from customers.
Explanation

In South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (2018), the Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax.

#13

Which landmark case upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) under the Commerce Clause?

National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012)
Explanation

National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) upheld the constitutionality of the ACA under the Commerce Clause.

#14

What was the outcome of the case Gonzales v. Raich (2005) regarding the Commerce Clause?

The Supreme Court upheld a state law criminalizing the possession of marijuana for medical purposes.
Explanation

In Gonzales v. Raich (2005), the Supreme Court upheld a state law criminalizing marijuana possession for medical purposes under the Commerce Clause.

#15

Which test does the Supreme Court use to determine whether a state tax impermissibly burdens interstate commerce?

The Pike Test
Explanation

The Supreme Court uses The Pike Test to determine if a state tax impermissibly burdens interstate commerce.

#16

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Commerce Clause does not authorize Congress to compel individuals to engage in commerce by purchasing health insurance?

National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012)
Explanation

National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) held that the Commerce Clause does not authorize compelling individuals to purchase health insurance.

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