The US Supreme Court Only Rules on Cases in Which the the Constitutionality

question 65

True/False

The U.S. Supreme Court only rules on cases in which the constitutionality of a state or federal death penalty statute is challenged, or a capital defendant claims that his or her constitutional rights were violated.

Recognize the constitutional limitations on both state and federal powers.

Identify the roles and powers of the branches of government in the American system.

Understand the importance and application of the Necessary and Proper clause and the Spending power.

Grasp the principles of commerce regulation and the impact of interstate commerce on legislation.

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Definitions:

Competitive Inhibitors

Substances that bind to the active site of an enzyme, competing with the substrate and thus inhibiting enzyme activity.

Chemical Energy

The potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction, resulting in the release of energy.

Kinetic Energy

The energy that a body possesses due to its motion, dependent on the mass of the body and the square of its velocity.

Allosteric Site

A site on an enzyme other than the active site, to which a specific substance binds, thereby changing the shape and activity of the enzyme. Compare with active site.