Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be brought by the government. 
B)  It may be a state or a federal case. 
C)  Proof of guilt must be "by preponderance of the evidence." 
D)  Conviction may result in imprisonment. 
A)  It must be brought by the government. 
B)  It may be a state or a federal case. 
C)  Proof of guilt must be "by preponderance of the evidence." 
D)  Conviction may result in imprisonment.

Question 2

A judge deciding a common law case must look for guidance to similar cases previously decided by that court or superior courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Chase and Piper asked a court for reformation of their contract based on the fact that they made a mutual mistake. They can seek an equitable remedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The __________ is a group composed of lawyers, judges, and law teachers who assumed the task of preparing "an orderly restatement of the general common law of the United States."

Accepted Answer

A)  American Legal Bar 
B)  American Law Institute 
C)  National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws 
D)  National Reporter System 
A)  American Legal Bar 
B)  American Law Institute 
C)  National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws 
D)  National Reporter System

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific performance. 
B)  Injunction. 
C)  Reformation. 
D)  Money damages. 
A)  Specific performance. 
B)  Injunction. 
C)  Reformation. 
D)  Money damages.

Question 6

Once a court has decided a case, the principle of stare decisis precludes correction of erroneous decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A decision of an appeals court in Minnesota would be recorded in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  state's statutory code. 
B)  Minnesota administrative code. 
C)  North Western regional reporter. 
D)  Federal Supplement. 
A)  state's statutory code. 
B)  Minnesota administrative code. 
C)  North Western regional reporter. 
D)  Federal Supplement.

Question 8

Which of the following is correct with regard to treaties in the United States legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have no legal effect. 
B)  Under the U.S. Constitution, they must be signed by the President and approved by the U.S. Senate. 
C)  They have no effect on business law. 
D)  They must be approved by the states before they have the force of law. 
A)  They have no legal effect. 
B)  Under the U.S. Constitution, they must be signed by the President and approved by the U.S. Senate. 
C)  They have no effect on business law. 
D)  They must be approved by the states before they have the force of law.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal law. 
B)  administrative law. 
C)  Constitutional law. 
D)  substantive law. 
A)  criminal law. 
B)  administrative law. 
C)  Constitutional law. 
D)  substantive law.

Question 10

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is preponderance of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is correct regarding the decisions of state trial courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are generally not reported. 
B)  They are reported in regional reports. 
C)  They are reported in state court reports. 
D)  They are binding upon lower courts based upon the principle of stare decisis . 
A)  They are generally not reported. 
B)  They are reported in regional reports. 
C)  They are reported in state court reports. 
D)  They are binding upon lower courts based upon the principle of stare decisis .

Question 12

The party who files an appeal is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  plaintiff. 
B)  appellant. 
C)  appellee. 
D)  defendant. 
A)  plaintiff. 
B)  appellant. 
C)  appellee. 
D)  defendant.

Question 13

Identify three essential functions of law.

Accepted Answer

The primary function of law is to mainta

Question 14

Which of the following is not ordinarily a part of a reported opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The essential facts. 
B)  The names of the attorneys representing the parties. 
C)  What pleadings are material to the issues. 
D)  The application of legal principles involved in the case. 
A)  The essential facts. 
B)  The names of the attorneys representing the parties. 
C)  What pleadings are material to the issues. 
D)  The application of legal principles involved in the case.

Question 15

Explain how the terms civil law and civil law system differ.

Accepted Answer

The term "civil law" is the law dealing

Question 16

A constitution restricts the powers of the government and specifies the rights and liberties of the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The final arbiter as to the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or by the legislature of a state is the Supreme Court of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal statutes. 
B)  International treaties. 
C)  Case law as developed through the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D)  The U.S. Constitution. 
A)  Federal statutes. 
B)  International treaties. 
C)  Case law as developed through the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D)  The U.S. Constitution.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the executive branch, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. 
B)  the federal judiciary, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. 
C)  the federal judiciary, the Congress, and the executive branch. 
D)  the state government, the federal government, and local government. 
A)  the executive branch, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. 
B)  the federal judiciary, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. 
C)  the federal judiciary, the Congress, and the executive branch. 
D)  the state government, the federal government, and local government.

Question 20

All laws are derived from morals, but some moral precepts are not enforced by legal sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

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

A judge deciding a common law case must look for guidance to similar cases previously decided by that court or superior courts.

Chase and Piper asked a court for reformation of their contract based on the fact that they made a mutual mistake. They can seek an equitable remedy.

The __________ is a group composed of lawyers, judges, and law teachers who assumed the task of preparing "an orderly restatement of the general common law of the United States."

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

Once a court has decided a case, the principle of stare decisis precludes correction of erroneous decisions.

A decision of an appeals court in Minnesota would be recorded in the:

Which of the following is correct with regard to treaties in the United States legal system?

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

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is preponderance of the evidence.

Which of the following is correct regarding the decisions of state trial courts?

The party who files an appeal is the:

Identify three essential functions of law.

Which of the following is not ordinarily a part of a reported opinion?

Explain how the terms civil law and civil law system differ.

A constitution restricts the powers of the government and specifies the rights and liberties of the people.

The final arbiter as to the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or by the legislature of a state is the Supreme Court of the United States.

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

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

All laws are derived from morals, but some moral precepts are not enforced by legal sanctions.

Business Ethics

Civil Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Criminal Law

Intentional Torts

Negligence and Strict Liability

Introduction to Contracts

Mutual Assent

Conduct Invalidating Assent

Consideration

Illegal Bargains

Contractual Capacity

Contracts in Writing

Third Parties to Contracts

Performance Breach and Discharge

Contract Remedies

Introduction to Sales and Leases

Performance

Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability Warranties and Strict Liability

Sales Remedies

Form and Content

Transfer and Holder in Due Course

Liability of Parties

Bank Deposits Collections and Funds Transfers

Relationship of Principal and Agent

Relationship With Third Parties

Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships

Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships

Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

Nature and Formation of Corporations

Financial Structure of Corporations

Management Structure of Corporations

Fundamental Changes of Corporations

Secured Transactions and Suretyship

Bankruptcy

Securities Regulation

Intellectual Property

Employment Law

Antitrust

Accountants Legal Liability

Consumer Protection

Environmental Law

International Business Law

Introduction to Property Property Insurance Bailments and Documents of Title

Interests in Real Property

Transfer and Control of Real Property

Trusts and Wills

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