Exam 1: Sources of Law Systems of Justice

Dan Sirr is a photographer for tabloid magazines. He springs out of bushes, jumps from cars, and pops up in windows to take pictures of celebrities. He's not just annoying - he's a threat to public safety due to his reckless acts. Sirr has been pursuing celebrity Eva Distraction, who files suit to stop him. He appears before the judge, but there is no common law (precedent) or statutory act on the matter. Without such guidance, the judge has no authority to restrict Dan's actions.

Aaron de Tires believes that his employer has violated his First Amendment rights of free expression. He files suit in the district court, and goes to trial with his complaint. He loses at trial, but decides to take his case to the state court of appeals, but de Tires loses there. He appeals to the state supreme court, and then loses one more time. So he's out of any further appeals at this point.

Which of the following is an example of punitive damages?

Which one has the authority to strike down a flawed law and set precedent for the rule of law?

Which of the following is not a part of a case brief?

No need to go into all the details, but let's assume famous reporter Ray Gunn has invaded the privacy of a leading citizen. Once the court determines that Ray is liable for this offense, it must then assign the appropriate punishment. Assuming there is a fine involved, the court will be limited to fining Ray for the actual damages caused by his privacy violation - no more, no less.

A landmark ruling refers to a

Judge Robin Banks is a federal magistrate who was appointed by the president and approved by the senate. Judge Banks engages in a number of questionable activities and members of the news media and federal legislators begin to question whether Robin is suited for the job. Because federal judges are appointed, Robin does not have to stand for election, can serve for life and so there is no way to remove Robin from the position.

The authority of appellate courts to exercise judicial review can be traced back to which landmark case?

The three branches of the U.S. government are the

Which of the following is the term for the final analysis of executive and legislative actions?

Common Law refers to the

Where is the "Supremacy Clause" found?

Federal agencies have legal authority to

Which of the following would not be heard in criminal court?

A civil wrong involving a breach of duty to someone else, resulting in foreseeable harm is a

Stare decisis refers to the

Attorneys in most states are required to stay abreast of changes in the law by

Will Toowin is the defense attorney in a murder trial. Sherman Tank is a prospective juror. Toowin can't put his finger on it, but there's just something about Tank he doesn't like -- so the attorney would like to keep him off the jury. Yet attorneys can only have a prospective juror dismissed if they can provide the judge with a legitimate reason for not seating a particular juror.

Which of the following is a part of the post-trial phase of a civil case?