A federal statute prohibits the cultivation of a specific me…

A federal statute prohibits the cultivation of a specific medicinal herb for personal consumption to stabilize the national market price of that herb. A small-scale gardener, who grows the herb only for her own use and never sells it, challenges the law, arguing that her purely local activity has no connection to interstate commerce. Under the ‘aggregation doctrine’ (the cumulative effect principle), how would a court likely rule on the constitutionality of this federal statute?

A state legislature passes a law requiring all semi-trucks p…

A state legislature passes a law requiring all semi-trucks passing through the state to use a specific, ‘contoured’ rear-fender mudguard to reduce road spray. This guard is legal in this state but illegal in several neighboring states, which require ‘straight’ mudguards. If a trucking company challenges this, what is the most likely result?

The State Board of Medical Examiners receives an anonymous t…

The State Board of Medical Examiners receives an anonymous tip that Dr. Smith, a licensed surgeon, has been performing procedures while under the influence of alcohol. Without conducting a formal investigation or contacting Dr. Smith, the Board immediately votes to permanently revoke her medical license to protect public safety. Dr. Smith is notified of the revocation via a letter two days later. She sues the Board, alleging a violation of her procedural due process rights.If Dr. Smith challenged the revocation, he would win based on: