Question 1

The common law system is used in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia. 
B)  Latin America. 
C)  England. 
D)  Both Australia and England. 
A)  Australia. 
B)  Latin America. 
C)  England. 
D)  Both Australia and England. D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is correct regarding the English courts of equity?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were presided over by a judge. 
B)  They could only award money damages. 
C)  They would issue a decree ordering a defendant to do or to refrain from a specific act. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  They were presided over by a judge. 
B)  They could only award money damages. 
C)  They would issue a decree ordering a defendant to do or to refrain from a specific act. 
D)  All of these. C

Question 4

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 5

The United States Constitution establishes the principle of judicial review, which divides the government into three distinct and independent branches: judicial, executive, and legislative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

All laws are related to morals, but some moral precepts are not enforced by legal sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the various kinds or sources of American law? Discuss how these various types of law interrelate to form the system of law in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The sources of American law include the

Question 9

The courts are likely to provide remedies in all but which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person refuses to return your friend's book. 
B)  A stranger refuses to help rescue a drowning child. 
C)  A person pushes a stranger into the lake. 
D)  A driver maneuvers recklessly on a busy street. 
A)  A person refuses to return your friend's book. 
B)  A stranger refuses to help rescue a drowning child. 
C)  A person pushes a stranger into the lake. 
D)  A driver maneuvers recklessly on a busy street.

Question 10

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 11

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)  All of these. 
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)  All of these.

Question 12

The doctrine of stare decisis means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the common law has not been able to evolve in a stable and predictable manner. 
B)  decisions can be overruled. 
C)  courts adhere to and rely on rules of law that they or superior courts relied on in similar decisions. 
D)  courts are not allowed to correct erroneous decisions or to choose among conflicting precedents. 
A)  the common law has not been able to evolve in a stable and predictable manner. 
B)  decisions can be overruled. 
C)  courts adhere to and rely on rules of law that they or superior courts relied on in similar decisions. 
D)  courts are not allowed to correct erroneous decisions or to choose among conflicting precedents.

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws:

Accepted Answer

A)  was created by President Bill Clinton to study and report on the Uniform Commercial Code. 
B)  is another name for the American Law Institute. 
C)  has drafted only five uniform laws: the UCC, the Uniform Partnership Act, the Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the Uniform Probate Code, and the Model Business Corporation Act. 
D)  has drafted over 250 uniform laws. 
A)  was created by President Bill Clinton to study and report on the Uniform Commercial Code. 
B)  is another name for the American Law Institute. 
C)  has drafted only five uniform laws: the UCC, the Uniform Partnership Act, the Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the Uniform Probate Code, and the Model Business Corporation Act. 
D)  has drafted over 250 uniform laws.

Question 17

The decision of an equity court is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  judgment. 
B)  decree. 
C)  s tare decisis . 
D)  inquisition. 
A)  judgment. 
B)  decree. 
C)  s tare decisis . 
D)  inquisition.

Question 18

The President of the United States has the authority to issue laws, which are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Restatements of law. 
B)  executive orders. 
C)  Constitutional amendments. 
D)  codes. 
A)  Restatements of law. 
B)  executive orders. 
C)  Constitutional amendments. 
D)  codes.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis ("to stand by the decision

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

"Civil law systems" depend on comprehens

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The common law system is used in:

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

Which of the following is correct regarding the English courts of equity?

The party who files an appeal is the:

The United States Constitution establishes the principle of judicial review, which divides the government into three distinct and independent branches: judicial, executive, and legislative.

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

All laws are related to morals, but some moral precepts are not enforced by legal sanctions.

What are the various kinds or sources of American law? Discuss how these various types of law interrelate to form the system of law in the United States.

The courts are likely to provide remedies in all but which of the following cases?

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?

Courts of equity:

The doctrine of stare decisis means that:

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

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

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

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws:

The decision of an equity court is called a(n):

The President of the United States has the authority to issue laws, which are called:

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

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

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

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Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability

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Nature and Formation of Corporations

Financial Structure of Corporations

Management Structure of Corporations

Fundamental Changes of Corporations

Secured Transactions and Suretyship

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Securities Regulation

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Interests in Real Property

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