Question 1

In Islamic criminal procedure, you are allowed an appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

From the following quote identify which theorist is represented, "Law is a body of binding obligations . . . kept in force by the specific mechanisms of reciprocity and publicity inherent in the structure of society."

Accepted Answer

A)   Bohannan
B)   Engles
C)   Malinowski
D)   Marx C

Question 3

Identify the dysfunctional role of the law described by how the law may limit the ability of individuals to use the law to vindicate their right and liberties.

Accepted Answer

A)   bias
B)   unequal access to justice
C)   impeding social change
D)   repression C

Question 4

"Black letter law" is referred to the study of law that looks at all the outside factors that influence how legal cases play out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which definition of law is represented by, "The prophecies of what the courts will do in fact and nothing more pretentious, are what I mean by law"?

Accepted Answer

A)   law in action
B)   law and official authority
C)   law and justice
D)   law, coercion, and specialization

Question 6

This is an example of the social control function of the law.

Accepted Answer

A)   the U.S. Congress declaring MLK day as a holiday in 1983
B)   NYC imposing fines for people not picking up after their dogs
C)   land ownership laws
D)   Brown v. Board of Education ensuring that schools in America are desegregated

Question 7

Identify, define, and summarize the principles of Private law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify, define, and summarize the principles of...

Question 8

Mores and folkways are informal ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   norms
B)   values
C)   folkways
D)   mores

Question 9

Pound identified six "conflict perspectives" that are promoted by law and which are essential to the maintenance of a secure and stable society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Islamic Law, what happens if the plaintiff is unable to produce the required number of qualified witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)   The case is automatically dismissed.
B)   The defendant is asked to take a religious oath attesting his or her innocence.
C)   The defendant is asked to take a religious oath attesting his or her innocence and if so done, the case is dismissed.
D)   The defendant is asked to take a religious oath attesting his or her innocence and if so done the case is dismissed; otherwise, if the defendant refuses three times, a judgment is entered.

Question 11

Identify which of the following is NOT a dysfunctional role of the law.

Accepted Answer

A)   harassment
B)   prosecution
C)   bias
D)   repression

Question 12

Public law is comprised of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law
B)   constitutional law, torts, and property
C)   constitutional law, contract, and property
D)   constitutional law, administrative, and tort

Question 13

Identify from the following definition of law, which two theorists are best represented, "Law is a mechanism to support the political and economic domination of the powerful ruling class and to exploit the working class."

Accepted Answer

A)   Marx, Bohannan
B)   Marx, Engles
C)   Bohannan, Engles
D)   Marx, Stalin

Question 14

Identify from the choices below, an example of the dispute resolution function of law.

Accepted Answer

A)   Illinois giving out tax breaks for charitable donations
B)   Congress passing a law that would allow for wounded veterans to receive medical care for PTSD
C)   Chicago's ban on handheld cell phone usage while operating a motor vehicle
D)   state laws regarding divorce and property distribution

Question 15

Private law is comprised of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   contract, criminal law, and administrative
B)   contract, torts, and property
C)   contract, administrative, and torts
D)   contract, torts, and criminal

Question 16

Jurisprudence looks at the underlying philosophical questions of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Islamic law, the prosecution can present eyewitnesses. Which of the following is true about eyewitness requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adultery and fornication require four eyewitnesses.
B)   Nonadultery offenses require five eyewitnesses.
C)   Only Muslim males can be eyewitnesses.
D)   none of these

Question 18

______ are deeply and intensely held norms about what is right and wrong. The violation of these are met with strong condemnation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Norms
B)   Values
C)   Folkways
D)   Mores

Question 19

The following definition of law follows what approach of defining the law? "Law is a body of binding obligations . . . kept in force by the specific mechanisms of reciprocity and publicity inherent in the structure of society."

Accepted Answer

A)   law and social integration
B)   law and physical force
C)   law and justice
D)   law in action

Question 20

Dominant groups use the police and other social control agencies to enforce the laws that promote their self-interest and values and is one of the propositions that underlie the conflict theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: An Introduction to Law and Society

In Islamic criminal procedure, you are allowed an appeal.

From the following quote identify which theorist is represented, "Law is a body of binding obligations . . . kept in force by the specific mechanisms of reciprocity and publicity inherent in the structure of society."

Identify the dysfunctional role of the law described by how the law may limit the ability of individuals to use the law to vindicate their right and liberties.

"Black letter law" is referred to the study of law that looks at all the outside factors that influence how legal cases play out.

Which definition of law is represented by, "The prophecies of what the courts will do in fact and nothing more pretentious, are what I mean by law"?

This is an example of the social control function of the law.

Identify, define, and summarize the principles of Private law.

Mores and folkways are informal ______.

Pound identified six "conflict perspectives" that are promoted by law and which are essential to the maintenance of a secure and stable society.

In Islamic Law, what happens if the plaintiff is unable to produce the required number of qualified witnesses?

Identify which of the following is NOT a dysfunctional role of the law.

Public law is comprised of ______.

Identify from the following definition of law, which two theorists are best represented, "Law is a mechanism to support the political and economic domination of the powerful ruling class and to exploit the working class."

Identify from the choices below, an example of the dispute resolution function of law.

Private law is comprised of ______.

Jurisprudence looks at the underlying philosophical questions of law.

In Islamic law, the prosecution can present eyewitnesses. Which of the following is true about eyewitness requirements?

______ are deeply and intensely held norms about what is right and wrong. The violation of these are met with strong condemnation.

The following definition of law follows what approach of defining the law? "Law is a body of binding obligations . . . kept in force by the specific mechanisms of reciprocity and publicity inherent in the structure of society."

Dominant groups use the police and other social control agencies to enforce the laws that promote their self-interest and values and is one of the propositions that underlie the conflict theory.