Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act

Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act

Assessment

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11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Patricia Brown

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The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act was enacted by Congress under the Commerce Clause to address the environmental and social impacts of surface mining. The Act was to be implemented in two phases, with the interim phase preceding state adoption of their own programs. Legal challenges arose, claiming the Act was unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause and other amendments. The District Court found parts of the Act unconstitutional, leading to an appeal to the Supreme Court.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power did Congress use to enact the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act?

Taxation Power

War Powers

Spending Power

Commerce Clause

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main question addressed in the Supreme Court case Hodel v. Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association?

Whether surface mining is environmentally friendly

Whether surface mining should be banned

Whether surface mining affects interstate commerce

Whether surface mining impacts state rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Congress determine about the impacts of surface mining?

It was beneficial for commerce

It adversely affected human and environmental health

It improved environmental health

It had no significant impact

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act enacted?

1978

1977

1976

1975

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two phases of the Act's implementation?

Interim and Permanent

Short-term and Long-term

Temporary and Permanent

Initial and Final

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who challenged the constitutionality of the Act?

The federal government

Mining companies

Environmental groups

Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendments were cited in the challenge against the Act?

14th and 15th Amendments

1st and 2nd Amendments

3rd and 4th Amendments

5th and 10th Amendments

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