Question 1: What is the difference between a legislative act and a non-legislative or executive act for substantive due process?

A) A legislative act is a challenge to the actions of legislators. An executive act is a challenge to the actions of an executive branch official.

B) Legislative acts are laws. Executive acts are actions.

C) Legislative acts affect a large number of people equally. Executive acts are only those taken by the President.

D) None of the above.

Question 2: Which of the following standards applies to non-legislative or executive actions that deprive a person of a protected life, liberty, or property interest?

A) Strict scrutiny.

B) Rational basis.

C) Balancing test.

D) Shocks the conscience.

Question 3:Which of the following is not a fundamental right under substantive due process?

A) Marriage.

B) Familial rights.

C) Abortion.

D) Parents' rights regarding care and custody of their children.

Question 4: In Cruzan v. Director of Missouri Dept. of Health, the Court ruled that

A) The right to die is a fundamental right.

B) The right to refuse lifesaving treatment is a protected liberty interest.

C) The state has no interest in preserving life.

D) All of the above.

Question 5: Which of the following accurately describes the requirements of strict scrutiny and/or rational basis standard of review?

A) The burden is on the government for strict scrutiny.

B) Strict scrutiny is a deferential standard of review.

C) Rational basis standard of review requires a compelling state interest.

D) Strict scrutiny is met if the government's interest is legitimate.