TAMU BESC 367 Quiz 1-4 Questions with All Correct Answers
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TAMU BESC 367 Quiz 1-4 Questions with All Correct Answers
The burden of proof in a civil case is a preponderance of evidence, whereas the burden of proof in a criminal case is beyond a reasonable doubt. - Answer-true
In general, a state may pass an environmental regulation that sets standards m...
TAMU BESC 367 Quiz 1-4
Questions with All Correct
Answers
The burden of proof in a civil case is a preponderance of evidence, whereas the burden
of proof in a criminal case is beyond a reasonable doubt. - Answer-true
In general, a state may pass an environmental regulation that sets standards more
stringent than those set by federal regulations. - Answer-true
The president makes law by signing treaties. - Answer-true
Signing statements are a way of diluting or changing laws passed by Congress rather
than vetoing them. - Answer-true
If you were looking for a federal statute, you would look in the Federal Reporter. -
Answer-false
In a civil case, an individual who has been harmed by the defendant is seeking to have
the defendant punished by a fine or imprisonment. - Answer-false
If a bill that has been passed by the House and Senate but then vetoed by the
President, then it has no chance of becoming law. - Answer-false
Bills that are passed by the United States Congress and then signed by the United
States President become statutes, which can be found in the U. S. Code. - Answer-true
The court has traditionally interpreted the commerce clause broadly, so that most
environmental regulations are considered a valid exercise of commerce clause
authority. - Answer-true
From environmentalists' perspective, one of the most important Constitutional rights is
the right to a clean environment. - Answer-false
Environmental law is the one type of law where the process is not influenced by
lobbying. - Answer-false
, Which of the following officials is NOT a member of the President's cabinet? - Answer-
Chief Supreme Court Justice
Which of the following is NOT recorded in the Federal Register? - Answer-progress of a
bill as it moves through the legislative process
A case challenging a statute as violating a person's rights under the U. S. Constitution -
Answer-may be heard in either state or federal court
If a federal environmental statute doe s not grant exclusive jurisdiction to the federal
courts, then jurisdiction will be - Answer-concurrent
The attorney-client privilege is designed to encourage the client to tell the truth to his
attorney. - Answer-true
If a person receives a summons and complaint, but fails to appear for hearings or trial,
the court may still have jurisdiction over that person and could render a decision
affecting his or her rights. - Answer-true
To render a binding decision in a case, a court must have - Answer-both subject matter
jurisdiction and jurisdiction over the person
The House of Representatives is widely considered to be both a more deliberative and
more prestigious body than the Senate, due to its longer terms, smaller size, and
statewide constituencies, which historically led to a more collegial and less partisan
atmosphere. - Answer-False
The Takings Clause - Answer-a. is part of the Fifth Amendment.
b. prevents the government from taking private property for public use without just
compensation.
The Fourth Amendment - Answer-prohibits searches by a government agency without
the agency's first obtaining an administrative warrant
Due process - Answer-a. may be either substantive or procedural.
b. is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment
The source of authority for most federal environmental statutes is - Answer-the
Commerce Clause.
Based on the concept of federalism - Answer-state law may impose standards that are
stricter than federal law
Which of the following is the real relationship: - Answer-a broad interpretation of the
commerce clause favors federal power and public interests, while a narrow
interpretation favors local power and private interests
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