Question 1

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 2

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 3

The person who files or commences a civil lawsuit is the:

Accepted Answer

A) plaintiff. 
B) defendant. 
C) prosecuting attorney. 
D) attorney general. 
A) plaintiff. 
B) defendant. 
C) prosecuting attorney. 
D) attorney general.

Question 4

The Uniform Commercial Code is a federal law that applies to commercial transactions among the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Civil law systems, as found in the State of Louisiana and countries such as Scotland, depend on comprehensive legislative enactments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The terms "law" and "justice" are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

The common law system of law uses the inquisitorial system of determining disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Question 10

A judge deciding a common law case must, for guidance, look to similar cases previously decided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You have just been asked to serve as a host for a visitor from France who is very interested in the American legal system and the formation of law in the United States.How would you explain the system of law in this country to your guest?

Accepted Answer

France has a civil law system, which is

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The main categories of the law are (a) substantive and procedural, (b) public and private, and (c) civil and criminal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Law is an instrument of social control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An example of private law is:

Accepted Answer

A) business law. 
B) administrative law. 
C) criminal law. 
D) All of the above. 
A) business law. 
B) administrative law. 
C) criminal law. 
D) All of the above.

Question 16

A crime is:

Accepted Answer

A) a private wrong that necessitates litigation between the victim and the perpetrator. 
B) any act prohibited by the government or an omission of an act required by public law and made punishable by the government in a judicial proceeding brought by it. 
C) litigation where the injured party sues to recover compensation for the damages and injury sustained as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct. 
D) wrongful conduct as set forth in statutes that constitute the supreme law of the land. 
A) a private wrong that necessitates litigation between the victim and the perpetrator. 
B) any act prohibited by the government or an omission of an act required by public law and made punishable by the government in a judicial proceeding brought by it. 
C) litigation where the injured party sues to recover compensation for the damages and injury sustained as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct. 
D) wrongful conduct as set forth in statutes that constitute the supreme law of the land.

Question 17

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

Normally, the reported opinion in a case

Question 18

Business law is primarily public law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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.

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

The person who files or commences a civil lawsuit is the:

The Uniform Commercial Code is a federal law that applies to commercial transactions among the states.

Civil law systems, as found in the State of Louisiana and countries such as Scotland, depend on comprehensive legislative enactments.

The terms "law" and "justice" are interchangeable.

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

The common law system of law uses the inquisitorial system of determining disputes.

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

A judge deciding a common law case must, for guidance, look to similar cases previously decided.

You have just been asked to serve as a host for a visitor from France who is very interested in the American legal system and the formation of law in the United States.How would you explain the system of law in this country to your guest?

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

The main categories of the law are (a) substantive and procedural, (b) public and private, and (c) civil and criminal.

Law is an instrument of social control.

An example of private law is:

A crime is:

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:

Business law is primarily public law.

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

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

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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