Question 1

Criminal laws are generally enforced by individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The European Union:

Accepted Answer

A)  was disbanded by GATT. 
B)  is an organization of European countries. 
C)  has established trade barriers. 
D)  has strict customs controls among the members. 
A)  was disbanded by GATT. 
B)  is an organization of European countries. 
C)  has established trade barriers. 
D)  has strict customs controls among the members.

Question 3

Give the source of statutory law for each of the following topics:
a. Uniform Revised Limited Partnership Act
b. 1933 Securities Act
c. law requiring bikes on public streets to be licensed
d. no taking of property without just compensation
e. establishment of the House of Representatives

Accepted Answer

a. state law
b. fede

Question 4

Which of the following is not a source of private law?

Accepted Answer

A)  lease 
B)  employment agreement 
C)  ordinance 
D)  marriage prenuptial agreement 
A)  lease 
B)  employment agreement 
C)  ordinance 
D)  marriage prenuptial agreement

Question 5

Zoning laws are substantive only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Stare decisis is Latin for "let the decision stand."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Give an example of an executive order.

Accepted Answer

The book gives several examples such as

Question 8

Treaties are a source of international law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Phil's Corner Mart is a convenience store and gasoline station. A representative from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just notified Phil that there is some leakage from his underground gasoline storage tanks. The EPA representative explains to Phil that he will be issuing a citation for violation of federal environmental laws and that Phil could be liable for clean-up costs and penalties. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phil has been charged with a crime. 
B)  Phil has been charged with violation of a state statute. 
C)  Phil is facing civil penalties for the violation. 
D)  The EPA promulgates USC provisions. 
A)  Phil has been charged with a crime. 
B)  Phil has been charged with violation of a state statute. 
C)  Phil is facing civil penalties for the violation. 
D)  The EPA promulgates USC provisions.

Question 10

Which of the following is not an example of a law that promotes equality?

Accepted Answer

A)  employment discrimination laws 
B)  antisegregation statutes 
C)  Social Security statutes 
D)  trespassing statutes 
E)  All of the above laws promote equality. 
A)  employment discrimination laws 
B)  antisegregation statutes 
C)  Social Security statutes 
D)  trespassing statutes 
E)  All of the above laws promote equality.

Question 11

Ralph Waters is a developer who is interested in developing a planned adult mobile home community in Mesa, Arizona. Ralph will need to incorporate and then learn the procedures necessary to begin the development. What levels of law will affect Ralph? What types of laws will apply to him?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss the following: C

Question 12

There are no criminal laws at the federal level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The UCC has been adopted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  all 50 states. 
B)  over half the states. 
C)  49 states. 
D)  a quarter of the states, but it is rapidly gaining in adoptions. 
A)  all 50 states. 
B)  over half the states. 
C)  49 states. 
D)  a quarter of the states, but it is rapidly gaining in adoptions.

Question 14

When the music companies filed suit against the peer-to-peer file sharers on copyrighted music, they wanted legal and equitable remedies. Which of the following is an equitable remedy?

Accepted Answer

A)  money damages for the loss of royalties on the downloaded copyrighted songs 
B)  injunction against the facilitating software provider for the downloading 
C)  civil penalties for the infringement 
D)  both a and c 
A)  money damages for the loss of royalties on the downloaded copyrighted songs 
B)  injunction against the facilitating software provider for the downloading 
C)  civil penalties for the infringement 
D)  both a and c

Question 15

Constitutions exist at both state and federal levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The common law in each state is the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If conduct is a criminal violation, it cannot also be a civil violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When is precedent not followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  when circumstances have changed 
B)  when technology has changed 
C)  when there are changes in the factual circumstances from those in which the precedent was established 
D)  It is possible that precedent would not be followed in all of the above circumstances. 
A)  when circumstances have changed 
B)  when technology has changed 
C)  when there are changes in the factual circumstances from those in which the precedent was established 
D)  It is possible that precedent would not be followed in all of the above circumstances.

Question 19

Anna Elleson has just opened her plumbing business in a small industrial park located within the boundaries of the city of Tempe, Arizona. Upon opening her plumbing business, Anna receives a notice from the landlord that her largest pieces of equipment (backhoes) may not be parked in the parking lot of the industrial park overnight. Anna asks why and the landlord explains that there is a restriction in her lease. The restriction against parking equipment in the complex is:

Accepted Answer

A)  enforceable as a private law. 
B)  unenforceable unless a city zoning ordinance prohibits such parking. 
C)  an unconstitutional regulation of private property. 
D)  unenforceable unless signs are posted. 
A)  enforceable as a private law. 
B)  unenforceable unless a city zoning ordinance prohibits such parking. 
C)  an unconstitutional regulation of private property. 
D)  unenforceable unless signs are posted.

Question 20

Changes in laws that are made because of changes in technology illustrate which characteristic of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency 
B)  pervasiveness 
C)  flexibility 
D)  none of the above 
A)  consistency 
B)  pervasiveness 
C)  flexibility 
D)  none of the above

Criminal laws are generally enforced by individuals.

The European Union:

Give the source of statutory law for each of the following topics: a. Uniform Revised Limited Partnership Act b. 1933 Securities Act c. law requiring bikes on public streets to be licensed d. no taking of property without just compensation e. establishment of the House of Representatives

Which of the following is not a source of private law?

Zoning laws are substantive only.

Stare decisis is Latin for "let the decision stand."

Give an example of an executive order.

Treaties are a source of international law.

Which of the following is not an example of a law that promotes equality?

Ralph Waters is a developer who is interested in developing a planned adult mobile home community in Mesa, Arizona. Ralph will need to incorporate and then learn the procedures necessary to begin the development. What levels of law will affect Ralph? What types of laws will apply to him?

There are no criminal laws at the federal level.

The UCC has been adopted by:

When the music companies filed suit against the peer-to-peer file sharers on copyrighted music, they wanted legal and equitable remedies. Which of the following is an equitable remedy?

Constitutions exist at both state and federal levels.

The common law in each state is the same.

If conduct is a criminal violation, it cannot also be a civil violation.

When is precedent not followed?

Changes in laws that are made because of changes in technology illustrate which characteristic of law?

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Cyberlaw, Social Media, and Privacy

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Sales: Product Advertising and Liability

Products: Business Intellectual Property

Business Competition: Antitrust

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management: Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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Exam 1: Introduction to Law

Criminal laws are generally enforced by individuals.

The European Union:

Give the source of statutory law for each of the following topics: a. Uniform Revised Limited Partnership Act b. 1933 Securities Act c. law requiring bikes on public streets to be licensed d. no taking of property without just compensation e. establishment of the House of Representatives

Which of the following is not a source of private law?

Zoning laws are substantive only.

Stare decisis is Latin for "let the decision stand."

Give an example of an executive order.

Treaties are a source of international law.

Which of the following is not an example of a law that promotes equality?

Ralph Waters is a developer who is interested in developing a planned adult mobile home community in Mesa, Arizona. Ralph will need to incorporate and then learn the procedures necessary to begin the development. What levels of law will affect Ralph? What types of laws will apply to him?

There are no criminal laws at the federal level.

The UCC has been adopted by:

When the music companies filed suit against the peer-to-peer file sharers on copyrighted music, they wanted legal and equitable remedies. Which of the following is an equitable remedy?

Constitutions exist at both state and federal levels.

The common law in each state is the same.

If conduct is a criminal violation, it cannot also be a civil violation.

When is precedent not followed?

Changes in laws that are made because of changes in technology illustrate which characteristic of law?

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Cyberlaw, Social Media, and Privacy

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Sales: Product Advertising and Liability

Products: Business Intellectual Property

Business Competition: Antitrust

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management: Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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