Exam 1: Introduction to the Law

One role of courts is to apply the law to a particular set of facts.

Criminal acts are prohibited by

The means to enforce a right or compensate for a wrong is

The classification of law that concerns the rights and duties that exist between individuals is

The Montana legislature enacts a state law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by

In a common law system, judges are obligated to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions.

A state constitution is supreme within the state borders and will govern state issues even if it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle, but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods. James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

Laws enacted by Congress become statutes.

The Uniform Commercial Code provides a set of rules governing

In Benny v. City Car Dealership , a state supreme court held that a minor was allowed to cancel a contract for the sale of a car. Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Dora v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc., a case with similar facts. Under the doctrine of stare decisis , the trial court is likely to

Administrative agencies like the Food and Drug Administration make rules and regulations called administrative law.

International law governs relations among nations.

Statutory law includes state statutes.

Statutory law does not include county ordinances.

Civil law has to do with wrongs committed against the public as a whole.

Law consists of enforceable rules governing individuals and their society.

Administrative law consists of the rules, orders, and decisions of the president.

Statutory law includes the ordinances passed by cities.

Criminal law spells out the rights and duties that exist between individuals.