Question 1

In which of the following ways does a state constitution differ from the U.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A) State constitutions are often more restrictive of rights than the U.S.Constitution. 
B) A state constitution can guarantee rights beyond those provided in the U.S.Constitution. 
C) A state constitution is generally amended less frequently than the U.S.Constitution. 
D) State constitutions tend to be more general than the U.S.Constitution. 
A) State constitutions are often more restrictive of rights than the U.S.Constitution. 
B) A state constitution can guarantee rights beyond those provided in the U.S.Constitution. 
C) A state constitution is generally amended less frequently than the U.S.Constitution. 
D) State constitutions tend to be more general than the U.S.Constitution.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific performance. 
B) Injunction. 
C) Reformation. 
D) Money damages. 
A) Specific performance. 
B) Injunction. 
C) Reformation. 
D) Money damages.

Question 3

The sources of law in the American legal system include:

Accepted Answer

A) state administrative orders. 
B) executive orders. 
C) ordinances. 
D) All of the above. 
E) (a) and (c), but not (b) or (d) 
A) state administrative orders. 
B) executive orders. 
C) ordinances. 
D) All of the above. 
E) (a) and (c), but not (b) or (d)

Question 4

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 supersede a prior treaty. 
C) Both (a) and (b). 
D) Neither (a) nor (b). 
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 supersede a prior treaty. 
C) Both (a) and (b). 
D) Neither (a) nor (b).

Question 5

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 200 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 200 uniform laws.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) judgment. 
B) decree. 
C) stare decisis. 
D) injunction. 
A) judgment. 
B) decree. 
C) stare decisis. 
D) injunction.

Question 7

The State of Minnesota has been negotiating with the Canadian government on issues involving acid rain and eventually reaches an agreement with Canadian officials.This is a valid treaty under the United States Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

The source of law best suited to making drastic or comprehensive change is:

Accepted Answer

A) common law. 
B) the federal court system. 
C) statutes. 
D) state court decisions. 
A) common law. 
B) the federal court system. 
C) statutes. 
D) state court decisions.

Question 10

The law does not change; it is based on unchanging and universal truths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A constitution:

Accepted Answer

A) restricts powers of government. 
B) specifically enumerates certain liberties of the people. 
C) establishes governmental structure. 
D) All of the above. 
A) restricts powers of government. 
B) specifically enumerates certain liberties of the people. 
C) establishes governmental structure. 
D) All of the above.

Question 12

The primary function of the law is to maintain stability in the social, political, and economic system while simultaneously permitting change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The separation of powers involves:

Accepted Answer

A) the federal judiciary. 
B) the Congress. 
C) the executive branch. 
D) All of the above. 
A) the federal judiciary. 
B) the Congress. 
C) the executive branch. 
D) All of the above.

Question 14

The common law system is used in:

Accepted Answer

A) Australia. 
B) Latin America. 
C) England. 
D) (a) and (c) above. 
A) Australia. 
B) Latin America. 
C) England. 
D) (a) and (c) above.

Question 15

Which of the following terms correctly describes the law?

Accepted Answer

A) Pervasive. 
B) Permissive, in some instances. 
C) Prohibitory, in all instances. 
D) All of the above. 
E) Both (a) and (b). 
A) Pervasive. 
B) Permissive, in some instances. 
C) Prohibitory, in all instances. 
D) All of the above. 
E) Both (a) and (b).

Question 16

The principle of stare decisis gives stability to our system of jurisprudence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A decision of an appeals court in Minnesota would be recorded in the:

Accepted Answer

A) state's statutory code. 
B) Minnesota administrative code. 
C) North Western regional reporter. 
D) Federal Supplement. 
A) state's statutory code. 
B) Minnesota administrative code. 
C) North Western regional reporter. 
D) Federal Supplement.

Question 18

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) judge-made law. 
B) case law. 
C) common law. 
D) All of the above. 
A) judge-made law. 
B) case law. 
C) common law. 
D) All of the above.

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

In which of the following ways does a state constitution differ from the U.S.Constitution?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

The sources of law in the American legal system include:

Which of the following is a true statement?

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws:

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

The State of Minnesota has been negotiating with the Canadian government on issues involving acid rain and eventually reaches an agreement with Canadian officials.This is a valid treaty under the United States Constitution.

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

The source of law best suited to making drastic or comprehensive change is:

The law does not change; it is based on unchanging and universal truths.

A constitution:

The primary function of the law is to maintain stability in the social, political, and economic system while simultaneously permitting change.

The separation of powers involves:

The common law system is used in:

Which of the following terms correctly describes the law?

The principle of stare decisis gives stability to our system of jurisprudence.

A decision of an appeals court in Minnesota would be recorded in the:

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

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

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