Question 1

What is stare decisis ? Discuss its role in the American legal system.

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis ("to stand by the decision

Question 2

Courts of equity:

Accepted Answer

A)  have remained separate court systems in nearly every jurisdiction in the United States. 
B)  ordinarily do not involve juries. 
C)  in all cases recognized new rights that were not enforceable at common law. 
D)  typically have three judges and a jury of twelve citizens. 
A)  have remained separate court systems in nearly every jurisdiction in the United States. 
B)  ordinarily do not involve juries. 
C)  in all cases recognized new rights that were not enforceable at common law. 
D)  typically have three judges and a jury of twelve citizens.

Question 3

The common law system is used in most of Europe, Asia, and South America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The category of law that creates, defines, and regulates legal rights and obligations is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Under the civil law system, the judiciary initiates litigation, investigates pertinent facts, and conducts the presentation of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the common law system of the United States, the reported opinion in a case provides what specific information that can be used to understand and apply legal analysis?

Accepted Answer

The reported opinion in a case provides

Question 7

The courts in common law systems have developed a body of law that serves as precedent for determination of later controversies. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  civil law. 
B)  case law. 
C)  court law. 
D)  county law . 
A)  civil law. 
B)  case law. 
C)  court law. 
D)  county law .

Question 8

Maddox has been charged with vandalism of a privately owned office building. The prosecutor must prove Maddox's guilt:

Accepted Answer

A)  by a preponderance of the evidence. 
B)  by a majority of the evidence. 
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  beyond any doubt. 
A)  by a preponderance of the evidence. 
B)  by a majority of the evidence. 
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  beyond any doubt.

Question 9

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  A treaty signed by the President and approved by the Senate has the legal force of a federal statute. 
B)  A federal statute may not supersede a prior treaty. 
C)  A treaty signed by the President does not need approval by Congress. 
D)  A treaty must be approved by a majority of the Supreme Court Justices before being signed by the President.. 
A)  A treaty signed by the President and approved by the Senate has the legal force of a federal statute. 
B)  A federal statute may not supersede a prior treaty. 
C)  A treaty signed by the President does not need approval by Congress. 
D)  A treaty must be approved by a majority of the Supreme Court Justices before being signed by the President..

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The __________ is an orderly compilation of the general common law of the United States, prepared by a distinguished group of lawyers, judges, and law teachers.

Accepted Answer

A)  statute of frauds 
B)  Uniform Commercial Code 
C)  maxims of law 
D)  Restatement of Law 
A)  statute of frauds 
B)  Uniform Commercial Code 
C)  maxims of law 
D)  Restatement of Law

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Since the end of the nineteenth century, case law developed from court opinions has been the primary source of new law and ordered social change in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

American jurists __________ and __________ defined law in a functional sense as predictions of the way that a court will decide specific legal questions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roscoe Pound and Alexander Hamilton 
B)  Blackstone and Austin 
C)  Roscoe Pound and Benjamin Cardozo 
D)  Oliver Wendell Holmes and Benjamin Cardozo 
A)  Roscoe Pound and Alexander Hamilton 
B)  Blackstone and Austin 
C)  Roscoe Pound and Benjamin Cardozo 
D)  Oliver Wendell Holmes and Benjamin Cardozo

Question 15

The business law topics of contracts, agency, property, and trusts are governed primarily by the common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tate brings an action against Tim for damages from trespass to Tate's property. Tate must prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Characteristics of a common law system include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A common law system relies heavily on comprehensive legislative enactments and an inquisitorial system of determining disputes. 
B)  In a common law system, the judiciary initiates litigation, investigates pertinent facts, and conducts the presentation of evidence. 
C)  The common law system prevails in most of Europe and Scotland. 
D)  A common law system relies heavily on the judiciary as a source of law and on the adversary system for settling disputes. 
A)  A common law system relies heavily on comprehensive legislative enactments and an inquisitorial system of determining disputes. 
B)  In a common law system, the judiciary initiates litigation, investigates pertinent facts, and conducts the presentation of evidence. 
C)  The common law system prevails in most of Europe and Scotland. 
D)  A common law system relies heavily on the judiciary as a source of law and on the adversary system for settling disputes.

Question 18

Law is an instrument intended to achieve and maintain social control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A constitution establishes government structure, specifically enumerates certain liberties of the people and:

Accepted Answer

A)  gives power of commerce to the federal government. 
B)  defines the role of churches. 
C)  restricts powers of government. 
D)  allows any action that is not harmful to society. 
A)  gives power of commerce to the federal government. 
B)  defines the role of churches. 
C)  restricts powers of government. 
D)  allows any action that is not harmful to society.

Question 20

What is law? Discuss the various definitions of law by legal scholars. What is the relationship between law and morality and between law and justice?

Accepted Answer

Numerous philosophers and jurists have a

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

What is stare decisis ? Discuss its role in the American legal system.

Courts of equity:

The common law system is used in most of Europe, Asia, and South America.

The category of law that creates, defines, and regulates legal rights and obligations is known as:

Under the civil law system, the judiciary initiates litigation, investigates pertinent facts, and conducts the presentation of evidence.

In the common law system of the United States, the reported opinion in a case provides what specific information that can be used to understand and apply legal analysis?

The courts in common law systems have developed a body of law that serves as precedent for determination of later controversies. This is called:

Maddox has been charged with vandalism of a privately owned office building. The prosecutor must prove Maddox's guilt:

Which of the following is a true statement?

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

The __________ is an orderly compilation of the general common law of the United States, prepared by a distinguished group of lawyers, judges, and law teachers.

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

Since the end of the nineteenth century, case law developed from court opinions has been the primary source of new law and ordered social change in the United States.

American jurists __________ and __________ defined law in a functional sense as predictions of the way that a court will decide specific legal questions.

The business law topics of contracts, agency, property, and trusts are governed primarily by the common law.

Tate brings an action against Tim for damages from trespass to Tate's property. Tate must prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.

Characteristics of a common law system include which of the following?

Law is an instrument intended to achieve and maintain social control.

A constitution establishes government structure, specifically enumerates certain liberties of the people and:

What is law? Discuss the various definitions of law by legal scholars. What is the relationship between law and morality and between law and justice?

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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American jurists and defined law in a functional sense as predictions of the way that a court will decide specific legal questions.