Paralegal Exam Prep - Question List

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126. Which of the following illustrates a proper application of the Takings Clause?

Lake County takes 10 of Zeta's 20 acres to use to expand a highway. It compensates Zeta the market value of $500,000 for the property.
The City of San Diego is in desperate need of affordable housing. So, the city decided to compel Zion to sell his 50acre ranch at a below market price to a residential real estate developer who has agreed to build affordable housing on the property.
Zarro's neighbor contacted the police after looking in his window and noticing several dead birds in the house. The police found that Zarro was a bird hoarder and had over 100 birds in his small home, many of which were dead. The house was covered with bird droppings and had a horrible stench. Zarro's town found that Zarro's house was inhabitable and barred him from continuing to live in it until it was repaired.

127. The powers of the legislative branch of government are enumerated in which part of the U.S. Constitution?

128. What does the doctrine of the separation of powers accomplish?

It requires the separation of the powers of the president from the parliament.
It requires the separation of the powers of the federal government from state governments.
It requires the separation of the duties of the Senate from the House of Representatives.
It requires the separation of the powers and functions of the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
It requires the separation of church and state.

129. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which statement about the specific powers granted to Congress is NOT correct?

Congress has the power to levy and collect taxes, to provide an army, to call out the National Guard, and to borrow money.
Congress has the power to provide an army, to provide a navy, to provide an air force, and to call out the National Guard.
Congress has the power to issue patents and copyrights, and to govern the District of Columbia.
Congress has the power to establish post offices and post roads, to organize and train the National Guard, and to punish counterfeiters.
Congress has the power to levy and collect taxes, to punish counterfeiters, and to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.

130. The "Elastic Clause" of the U.S. Constitution empowers:

Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
The Judiciary to constitute courts inferior to the Supreme Court.
Congress to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the provisions of the Constitution.
The President to veto acts of Congress.