Question 1

The U.S.Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In a lawsuit between Digital Hardware Corporation and Software Engineering Associates,Inc.,the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis.What is this doctrine What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system

Accepted Answer

In a common law legal system,past judicial decisions are binding in current disputes with similar facts.This feature of the common law,which is the basis of the American legal system,is unique because,unlike the law in other legal systems,it is judge-made law.Within the common law system,when possible,judges attempt to be consistent and to base their decisions on the principles suggested by earlier cases.The body of principles and doctrines that form the common law emerged over time as judges applied the principles announced in earlier cases to subsequent legal controversies.The practice of deciding cases with reference to former decisions,or precedents-the cornerstone of the American legal system-is called the doctrine of stare decisis.Under this doctrine,judges are obligated to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions.This helps courts to be more efficient,and makes the law more stable and predictable.

Question 3

Equity is a branch of unwritten law that seeks to supply remedies of equal measure to the parties in a legal dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

No state has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a suit against Clem,Dona obtains the cancellation of a contract.This is

Accepted Answer

A) an injunction. 
B) damages. 
C) rescission. 
D) specific performance. 
A) an injunction. 
B) damages. 
C) rescission. 
D) specific performance.

Question 6

Krystal is a federal judge.Krystal's judicial decisions are part of case law.This law includes interpretations of primary sources of law.These sources include

Accepted Answer

A) administrative regulations. 
B) articles in law reviews and other legal journals. 
C) compilations summarizing court decisions on particular topics. 
D) legal encyclopedias. 
A) administrative regulations. 
B) articles in law reviews and other legal journals. 
C) compilations summarizing court decisions on particular topics. 
D) legal encyclopedias.

Question 7

The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Co. v. Power Corp. Of nine justices, five believe the judgment should be in Livewire's fa-vor. Justice Bellamy, one of the five, writes a separate opinion. The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power's favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-1.Bellamy's opinion is

Accepted Answer

A) a concurring opinion. 
B) a dissenting opinion. 
C) a majority opinion. 
D) a per curiam opinion. 
A) a concurring opinion. 
B) a dissenting opinion. 
C) a majority opinion. 
D) a per curiam opinion.

Question 8

Beth is a victim of Carl's violation of a criminal law.Criminal law is concerned with

Accepted Answer

A) the prosecution of private individuals by other private individuals. 
B) the prosecution of public officials by private individuals. 
C) the relief available when a person's rights are violated. 
D) wrongs committed against the public as a whole. 
A) the prosecution of private individuals by other private individuals. 
B) the prosecution of public officials by private individuals. 
C) the relief available when a person's rights are violated. 
D) wrongs committed against the public as a whole.

Question 9

Monetary damages is a remedy at law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A reference to "28 U.S.C.Section 1332" means that a federal court's decision can be found on page 28 of section 1332 of the United States Cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Blizzard Entertainment,Inc.,one of the owners of the World of Warcraft (WoW)computer game,is involved in a lawsuit with MDY Industries,LLC,the owner of Glider,a software program that plays WoW for its players while they are away from their keyboards.Blizzard asks the court to direct MDY to stop selling and distributing Glider.The court's opinion in the case is at MDY Industries,LLC v.Blizzard Entertainment,Inc.,616 F.Supp.2d 958 (D.Ariz.2009).What is the name for the remedy that Blizzard is seeking What type of remedy is it What court decided this case Specifically where can the court's opinion be found

Accepted Answer

The remedy that Blizzard asks the court

Question 12

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Judges use precedent when deciding a case in a common law legal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Ben v.City Car Dealership,a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car.Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Daphne v.Even Steven Auto Deals,Inc.,,a case with similar facts.Under the doctrine of stare decisis,the trial court is likely to

Accepted Answer

A) allow the minor the Daphne case to cancel the contract. 
B) disregard the Ben case. 
C) order the minor in the Daphne case to cancel the contract. 
D) require the minor in the Daphne case to fulfill the contract. 
A) allow the minor the Daphne case to cancel the contract. 
B) disregard the Ben case. 
C) order the minor in the Daphne case to cancel the contract. 
D) require the minor in the Daphne case to fulfill the contract.

Question 16

Federal statutes apply to all states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a suit against Sandy,Taylor obtains a remedy.In the U.S.legal system,this remedy will most likely be

Accepted Answer

A) an injunction. 
B) damages. 
C) rescission. 
D) specific performance. 
A) an injunction. 
B) damages. 
C) rescission. 
D) specific performance.

Question 18

Courts do not depart from precedents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most state trial court decisions are not published.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Common law is a term for the law that is known to most of us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Legal Environment

The U.S.Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

In a lawsuit between Digital Hardware Corporation and Software Engineering Associates,Inc.,the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis.What is this doctrine What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system

Equity is a branch of unwritten law that seeks to supply remedies of equal measure to the parties in a legal dispute.

No state has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety.

In a suit against Clem,Dona obtains the cancellation of a contract.This is

Krystal is a federal judge.Krystal's judicial decisions are part of case law.This law includes interpretations of primary sources of law.These sources include

Beth is a victim of Carl's violation of a criminal law.Criminal law is concerned with

Monetary damages is a remedy at law.

A reference to "28 U.S.C.Section 1332" means that a federal court's decision can be found on page 28 of section 1332 of the United States Cases.

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

Judges use precedent when deciding a case in a common law legal system.

A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought.

In Ben v.City Car Dealership,a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car.Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Daphne v.Even Steven Auto Deals,Inc.,,a case with similar facts.Under the doctrine of stare decisis,the trial court is likely to

Federal statutes apply to all states.

In a suit against Sandy,Taylor obtains a remedy.In the U.S.legal system,this remedy will most likely be

Courts do not depart from precedents.

Most state trial court decisions are not published.

Common law is a term for the law that is known to most of us.

Constitutional Law

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Torts and Cyber Torts

Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Criminal Law

Cyber Crime

Ethics and Business Decision Making

Nature and Classification

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration

Capacity and Legality

Voluntary Consent

The Statute of Fraudswriting Requirement

Performance and Discharge

Breach and Remedies

Third Party Rights

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title and Risk of Loss

Performance Breach of Sales Lease Contracts

Warranties and Product Liability

Negotiable Instruments: Transferability Liability

Checks and Banking in the Digital Age

Security Interests in Personal Property

Other Creditors Remedies and Suretyship

Bankruptcy

International Law in a Global Economy

Agency Relationships in Business

Employment, immigration, and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Sole Proprietorships and Private Franchises

All Forms of Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies Special Business Forms

Corporate Formation and Financing

Corporate Directors,officers, Shareholders

Corporate Acquisitions, takeovers, Termination

Investor Protection,insider Trading, Corp Gov

Administrative Law

Promoting Competition

Consumer Law

Environmental Law

Liability of Accountants Other Professionals

Personal Property and Bailments

Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

Insurance,wills,and Trusts

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