Exam 1: Introduction to Law

In the United States, the powers of government are divided between a national, state, and several local governments. What is this type of system called?

Curtis filed a lawsuit against Ulhoff for failure to repay $1,000 according to the terms of a promissory note. The trial ended before it began, with the trial judge granting a motion for summary judgment in favor of Curtis. Ulhoff has appealed, and the Supreme Court of Iowa has remanded the case. This means

If the title of an appellate court case appears as Jones v. Smith,

Describe the doctrine of precedent and its application to common law.

The President of the United States

Common law is a body of cases decided by legislatures.

Congress enacted legislation in 1933 to regulate the securities industry and prohibit various forms of fraud with securities. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was passed a year later. This law created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an independent regulatory entity whose function is to administer the two laws. The SEC has generated rules and regulations to administer these acts. These rules and regulations are

In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision.

Identify and discuss the primary sources of contemporary U.S. law.

Which school of jurisprudence is based on the philosophy that what matters is not what is written as law, but who enforces the law and by what process?

A rule that establishes maximum length of work shifts for air traffic controllers demonstrates an agency imposing a regulation.

The three branches of government in the United States are

Misha, Gretchen, and Sam were stranded on a mountainside after their plane went down in a snow storm. They had no means of radio communication and virtually no food or other supplies. After 18 days, Misha and Gretchen killed Sam, the weakest survivor. Misha and Gretchen ate Sam. This allowed them to survive until they were rescued. After they were rescued, they were charged with premeditated first degree murder under the relevant state statute. Discuss the three schools of jurisprudence and how each would influence a finding of guilt or innocence for the two charged.

Which type of law regulates the rights and duties between parties?

The government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer in a case involving behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether. This kind of case involves

Congress passed a law imposing penalties for displaying "indecent" material online where children could see it. If the U.S. Supreme Court subsequently rules that the statute conflicts with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the statute is void.

Hasbro, Inc., the trademark owner of "Candy Land," sought a court injunction to stop Internet Entertainment Group, LTD from using the domain name, "candyland.com." Internet Entertainment Group had established a sexually explicit site at the domain name. This injunction would have to be issued by

The United States Supreme Court has the power to

Treaties with foreign nations can be made by only ________ and ratified by ________.

If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority.