Exam 1: Introduction to Law

Give the source of statutory law for each of the following topics: a.Uniform Revised Limited Partnership Act b.1933 Securities Act c.law requiring bikes on public streets to be licensed d.no taking of property without just compensation e.establishment of the House of Representatives

When is precedent $\underline{\text{not}}$ followed?

The United States Code includes laws on anticompetitive activities as well as laws regulating the sale of securities.

Laws' flexibility allow adjustments for technology changes.

Administrative regulations are promulgated by:

Which is the proper cite for the Code of Federal Regulations?

The term "common law" has been in existence since:

Which of the following is not a source of international law?

The EU has its own currency.

Custom has no impact on international law.

Jim Ream is a freshman at Woise State.Jim is a computer whiz and has found a way to download movies from DVDs and then transfer the files to others."But,Jim," you tell him,"that Grokster thing made all that illegal." Jim responds,"That was music,this is movies.Completely different.No legal problems." Jim:

A court of chancery:

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{not}}$ an example of a law that promotes equality?

Substantive laws provide the means and mechanisms for the enforcement of laws.

The U.S.Constitution does not apply to the states.

Which of the following is an example of law not enacted by an elected body?

A curfew is an example of the type of law that would be found in city or town ordinances.

Most countries follow a philosophy of caveat emptor.

A question about a licensing exam for a real estate agent is best answered by going to federal laws.

Anna Elleson has just opened her plumbing business in a small industrial park located within the boundaries of the city of Tempe,Arizona.Upon opening her plumbing business,Anna receives a notice from the landlord that her largest pieces of equipment (backhoes)may not be parked in the parking lot of the industrial park overnight.Anna asks why and the landlord explains that there is a restriction in her lease.The restriction against parking equipment in the complex is: