Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The doctrine of stare decisis does not allow the common law to change.

Without law,there can be no justice.

Laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land in the United States and take precedence over the United States Constitution.

The party bringing a civil lawsuit must prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.

Decisions of state courts of appeals are published in volumes known as "reports."

Which one of the following is NOT true of a suit brought under criminal law?

The person who files or commences a civil lawsuit is known as the:

The branch of public law that deals with the various regulatory functions and activities of the government is:

Law and justice represent separate and distinct concepts.

What is the relationship between rights and duties under the law?

The terms "law" and "justice" are interchangeable.

You find a decision of the U.S.Court of Appeals in the Federal Reporter.

Under the civil law system,adversaries initiate and conduct litigation.

The area of public law that creates the most rules and decides the most controversies is:

In a court of equity,a chancellor could issue an order called a ____,compelling a defendant to do or refrain from doing a certain act.

Business law topics such as contracts,agency,property,and trusts are governed primarily by the common law.

In the United States,treaties are not subject to judicial review.

The doctrine of stare decisis means that:

The three distinct and independent branches of the United States government are:

The President of the United States has the authority to issue laws.