Question 1

Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in criminal court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The doctrine of stare decisis

Accepted Answer

A) makes the legal process more expensive. 
B) is an equitable remedy. 
C) makes the law more predictable. 
D) is unimportant to the common law.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

A) federalism 
B) democracy 
C) confederation 
D) oligarchy

Question 4

The three branches of government in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A) the executive, legislative, and administrative. 
B) the administrative, executive, and statutory. 
C) the executive, legislative, and judicial. 
D) the administrative, legislative, and international.

Question 5

In the case of Panavision Int'l v. Toeppen , the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision. This means that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals approved the district court's decision and upheld the outcome in the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) criminal law 
B) administrative law 
C) civil law 
D) judicial law

Question 7

Antonio assaulted Mark after the two argued about a parking space. The District Attorney's office prosecuted Antonio on assault charges. Subsequently, Mark filed a lawsuit against Antonio for money damages. Classify each legal action.

Accepted Answer

A) The District Attorney's case was a criminal case; Mark's lawsuit was a civil case. 
B) The District Attorney's case was a civil case. Mark's lawsuit was a criminal case. 
C) Both cases are criminal. 
D) Both cases are civil.

Question 8

DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent Handyman Hardware, Inc. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether DoorWay is entitled to this remedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In 1994, the Arizona Supreme Court decided the case of Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents and found a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers. If in 2008 a Flagstaff, Arizona plaintiff brings a lawsuit against an Arizona university's fraternity for providing alcohol to members under the legal drinking age, the Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents case will serve as precedent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The doctrine of precedent is binding on all courts from county courts to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Curtis automatically wins because he won in the lower court. 
B) Ulhoff automatically wins because he lost in the lower court. 
C) Neither party wins because the case is being thrown out. 
D) We don't know who wins yet because the case is being returned to the trial court for additional steps.

Question 12

When the Food and Drug Administration prohibits a certain drug from being marketed in the United States, this is

Accepted Answer

A) private law. 
B) an agency regulation. 
C) legal negativism. 
D) an executive order.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) then it is correct to say that Jones is the plaintiff and Smith is the defendant. 
B) it means that Smith won the trial court decision. 
C) you cannot determine which party is the plaintiff, because when a defendant loses a trial and files an appeal, some courts (but not all)reverse the names of the parties. 
D) the trial judge was Jones and the appellate judge is Smith.

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in criminal court.

The doctrine of stare decisis

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?

The three branches of government in the United States are

In the case of Panavision Int'l v. Toeppen , the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision. This means that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals approved the district court's decision and upheld the outcome in the case.

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

Antonio assaulted Mark after the two argued about a parking space. The District Attorney's office prosecuted Antonio on assault charges. Subsequently, Mark filed a lawsuit against Antonio for money damages. Classify each legal action.

DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent Handyman Hardware, Inc. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether DoorWay is entitled to this remedy.

The doctrine of precedent is binding on all courts from county courts to the U.S. Supreme Court.

When the Food and Drug Administration prohibits a certain drug from being marketed in the United States, this is

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

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.