Question 1

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 2

The sources of law in the American legal system include:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

Identify three essential functions of law.

Accepted Answer

The primary function of law is to mainta

Question 5

Which of the following is not descriptive of the law?

Accepted Answer

A) It is always prohibitory. 
B) It is pervasive. 
C) It may be permissive. 
D) Its function is to regulate human conduct and relations. 
A) It is always prohibitory. 
B) It is pervasive. 
C) It may be permissive. 
D) Its function is to regulate human conduct and relations.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

"Civil law systems" depend on comprehens

Question 9

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 b

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Question 12

Under the civil law system,adversaries initiate and conduct litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In reading the title of a case,Smith v.Jones:

Accepted Answer

A) Smith is the plaintiff. 
B) Jones is the plaintiff. 
C) the determination of who is the plaintiff depends on the level of the court at which the case is being heard. 
D) it is not always possible to determine from the case title which party is the plaintiff. 
A) Smith is the plaintiff. 
B) Jones is the plaintiff. 
C) the determination of who is the plaintiff depends on the level of the court at which the case is being heard. 
D) it is not always possible to determine from the case title which party is the plaintiff.

Question 14

Business law is primarily public law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because of the increasing complexity of the social,economic,and industrial life of the nation,the scope of __________ has expanded enormously.

Accepted Answer

A) common law 
B) administrative law 
C) procedural law 
D) equity 
A) common law 
B) administrative law 
C) procedural law 
D) equity

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

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 19

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal statutes. 
B) Treaties. 
C) Case law as developed through the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D) The U.S. Constitution. 
A) Federal statutes. 
B) Treaties. 
C) Case law as developed through the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D) The U.S. Constitution.

Question 20

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 the above. 
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 the above.

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

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

The sources of law in the American legal system include:

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

Identify three essential functions of law.

Which of the following is not descriptive of 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:

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

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

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

Under the civil law system,adversaries initiate and conduct litigation.

In reading the title of a case,Smith v.Jones:

Business law is primarily public law.

Because of the increasing complexity of the social,economic,and industrial life of the nation,the scope of __________ has expanded enormously.

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

A crime is:

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

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Courts of equity:

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 and 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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