Question 1

For private law to be applied, there must be a statute or ordinance enacted that provides for the rights of the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The source of each of the following types of law except _______ is primarily statutory.

Accepted Answer

A)  zoning laws 
B)  contracts for services 
C)  contracts for the sale of goods 
D)  employment discrimination 
A)  zoning laws 
B)  contracts for services 
C)  contracts for the sale of goods 
D)  employment discrimination B

Question 3

Briefly discuss the origins and purposes of law.

Accepted Answer

The origins of recorded law were initially a collection of rules created by tribal chieftains to perpetuate their domination and authority. Over time the purpose of law has evolved to ensure consistency and fairness. The law also sets out a system for resolving disputes by providing a basis for deciding the legal interests and rights of parties.

Question 4

Congratulations! You have just been named as a judge in your state's general trial court. Your first case involves a complicated environmental statute. What methods might you use to interpret and apply the statute to your case?

Accepted Answer

Two things that must be considered are t

Question 5

Secondary sources of law:

Accepted Answer

A)  are looked to when there is no primary source of law that applies to the facts of a case. 
B)  are considered a valid independent authority. 
C)  apply to both federal and state legal issues. 
D)  have no legally binding effect. 
A)  are looked to when there is no primary source of law that applies to the facts of a case. 
B)  are considered a valid independent authority. 
C)  apply to both federal and state legal issues. 
D)  have no legally binding effect.

Question 6

Attorneys who work for a company and are part of the executive or midlevel management team are specifically referred to as ________ counsel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Attorneys who work for a company and...

Question 7

Laws relating to contracts for the sale of goods are primarily found in the common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ are recognized as binding between two parties even though no specific statute or regulation provides for the rights of the parties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are recognized as binding between two...

Question 9

Ordinances will preempt state-level statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

States tend to amend their constitutions less frequently than is the case with the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Attorneys, particularly in a business context, are also referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Attorneys, particularly in a business context, are...

Question 12

A statute of limitations determines the maximum and minimum amounts of monetary relief that may be granted in different types of civil lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Measures of judicial action intended to compensate an injured party in a civil lawsuit are called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Measures of judicial action intended to compensate...

Question 14

Criminal law can be characterized as public law but can never be considered private law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The state of Delaware has passed a new law banning cell phone use while driving a motor vehicle within the state. This law would be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an ordinance. 
B)  a regulation. 
C)  a statute. 
D)  a common law. 
A)  an ordinance. 
B)  a regulation. 
C)  a statute. 
D)  a common law.

Question 16

Precedent evolves from:

Accepted Answer

A)  state and federal constitutions. 
B)  state and federal statutes. 
C)  the common law. 
D)  a combination of both state and federal statutes and common law. 
A)  state and federal constitutions. 
B)  state and federal statutes. 
C)  the common law. 
D)  a combination of both state and federal statutes and common law.

Question 17

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) was formed by the ________ for the purpose of establishing uniform standards in areas of law where national interests would be achieved through the use of uniform laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress 
B)  American Bar Association 
C)  American Legal Institute 
D)  National Conference of Governors 
A)  Congress 
B)  American Bar Association 
C)  American Legal Institute 
D)  National Conference of Governors

Question 18

New York City has passed a law banning smoking of cigarettes and cigars in public bars and restaurants. This law would be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an ordinance. 
B)  a regulation. 
C)  a statute. 
D)  a common law. 
A)  an ordinance. 
B)  a regulation. 
C)  a statute. 
D)  a common law.

Question 19

Define and explain the concepts of permanence and preemption as they apply regarding the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

Permanence refers to the concept that a

Question 20

Regulations created and enforced by federal regulatory agencies are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative laws. 
B)  antitrust laws. 
C)  labor laws. 
D)  securities laws. 
A)  administrative laws. 
B)  antitrust laws. 
C)  labor laws. 
D)  securities laws.

Exam 1: Legal Foundations

For private law to be applied, there must be a statute or ordinance enacted that provides for the rights of the parties.

The source of each of the following types of law except _______ is primarily statutory.

Briefly discuss the origins and purposes of law.

Congratulations! You have just been named as a judge in your state's general trial court. Your first case involves a complicated environmental statute. What methods might you use to interpret and apply the statute to your case?

Secondary sources of law:

Attorneys who work for a company and are part of the executive or midlevel management team are specifically referred to as ________ counsel.

Laws relating to contracts for the sale of goods are primarily found in the common law.

________ are recognized as binding between two parties even though no specific statute or regulation provides for the rights of the parties.

Ordinances will preempt state-level statutes.

States tend to amend their constitutions less frequently than is the case with the U.S. Constitution.

Attorneys, particularly in a business context, are also referred to as _______.

A statute of limitations determines the maximum and minimum amounts of monetary relief that may be granted in different types of civil lawsuits.

Measures of judicial action intended to compensate an injured party in a civil lawsuit are called _______.

Criminal law can be characterized as public law but can never be considered private law.

The state of Delaware has passed a new law banning cell phone use while driving a motor vehicle within the state. This law would be defined as:

Precedent evolves from:

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) was formed by the ________ for the purpose of establishing uniform standards in areas of law where national interests would be achieved through the use of uniform laws.

New York City has passed a law banning smoking of cigarettes and cigars in public bars and restaurants. This law would be defined as:

Define and explain the concepts of permanence and preemption as they apply regarding the U.S. Constitution.

Regulations created and enforced by federal regulatory agencies are examples of:

Business and the Constitution

The American Judicial System, Jurisdiction, and Venue

Resolving Disputes: Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Options

Business, Societal, and Ethical Contexts of Law

Overview and Language of Contracts

Contract Formation

Contract Performance: Conditions, Breach, and Remedies

Contracts for the Sale of Goods

Torts and Products Liability

Agency

Employment Relationships and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Choice of Business Entity, Sole Proprietorships, and Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

Corporations

Regulation of Securities, Corporate Governance, and Financial Markets

Administrative Law

Environmental Law and Policy

Antitrust and Regulation of Competition

Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy

Consumer Protection Law

Criminal Law and Procedure in Business

Personal Property, Real Property, and Land Use Law

Intellectual Property

International Law and Global Commerce

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