A Massachusetts State Statute Imposes a Prison Term,without a Trial,on

question 69

Multiple Choice

A Massachusetts state statute imposes a prison term,without a trial,on all street performers who operate in certain areas.A court would likely review this statute under the principles of

• A)the commerce clause.
• B)the equal protection clause.
• C)the due process clause.
• D)the First Amendment.

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