Constitutional Law
A(n)___________ is the power to adopt laws that protect the general welfare, health, safety, and morals of the people.
State's police power
Federal judges of the United States:
are appointed by the President, with the approval of the Senate.
Federal law __________ conflicting state regulation when a federal law regulates that particular subject.
preempts
Federal supremacy refers to:
the power of the federal government to legislate in certain areas.
The "living-document" view of the Constitution has all of the following characteristics except:
constructionist view of the Bill of Rights.
The concept of equal protection of the law:
The concept of equal protection of the law:
When the President negotiates a treaty with a foreign country and submits it to the Senate for approval, the president's action is:
an amendment by practice.
The due process clause:
provides a guarantee of protection against loss of rights or property without the chance to be heard.
In applying the "front-page-of-the-newspaper" test to a contemplated course of conduct one should ask:
Would I be willing to have my spouse, friends, and children read about this if it winds up on the front page of the newspaper?
The ethical category of integrity and truthfulness is best expressed as maintaining one's values and principles:
despite the consequences or costs.