Question 1

The doctrine of stare decisis means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the common law has not been able to evolve in a stable and predictable manner. 
B)  decisions can be overruled. 
C)  courts adhere to and rely on rules of law that they or superior courts relied on in similar decisions. 
D)  courts are not allowed to correct erroneous decisions or to choose among conflicting precedents.

Question 2

In which of the following ways does a state constitution differ from the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  State constitutions are often more restrictive of rights than the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  A state constitution can guarantee rights beyond those provided in the U.S. Constitution. 
C)  A state constitution is generally amended less frequently than the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  State constitutions tend to be more general than the U.S. Constitution.

Question 3

The terms "law" and "justice" are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the United States, treaties are not subject to judicial review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A court order requiring that a person do or refrain from doing a particular act is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  injunction. 
B)  maxim. 
C)  statute. 
D)  executive order.

Question 6

An example of private law is:

Accepted Answer

A)  contracts between two corporations. 
B)  administrative agency rulings. 
C)  a trial of an accused theif. 
D)  investigation of bribery of a public official.

Question 7

A crime is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a wrongdoing that requires litigation between the victim and the perpetrator. 
B)  any act prohibited by the government or an omission of an act required by public law and made punishable by the government in a judicial proceeding brought by it. 
C)  litigation where the injured party sues to recover compensation for the damages and injury sustained as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct. 
D)  wrongful conduct as set forth in statutes that constitute the supreme law of the land.

Question 8

Civil law systems, as found in the state of Louisiana and countries such as Scotland, depend on comprehensive legislative enactments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which of the following cases is a  court unlikely to provide remedies ?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person refuses to return a friend's borrowed book. 
B)  A stranger watches and refuses to help rescue a drowning child. 
C)  A person pushes a stranger into the lake, causing the stranger severe injury. 
D)  A driver maneuvers recklessly on a busy street.

Question 10

You have just been asked to serve as a host for a visitor from France who is very interested in the American legal system and the formation of law in the United States. How would you explain the system of law in this country to your guest?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have just been asked to serve...

Question 11

The American Law Institute has authored an orderly restatement of the general common law of the United States called the Restatement of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Because of the increasing complexity of the social, economic, and industrial life of the nation, the scope of __________ has expanded enormously.

Accepted Answer

A)  common law 
B)  administrative law 
C)  procedural law 
D)  equitable law

Question 13

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws:

Accepted Answer

A)  was created by President Bill Clinton to study and report on the Uniform Commercial Code. 
B)  is another name for the American Law Institute. 
C)  has drafted only five uniform laws: the UCC, the Uniform Partnership Act, the Uniform Limited Partnership Act, the Uniform Probate Code, and the Model Business Corporation Act. 
D)  has drafted over 250 uniform laws.

Question 14

The decision of an equity court is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  judgment. 
B)  decree. 
C)  s tare decisis . 
D)  inquisition.

Question 15

The Uniform Commercial Code is a federal law that applies to commercial transactions among the states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The US Constitution provides that federal statutes supercede provisions of state constitutions and state statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The doctrine of stare decisis means that:

In which of the following ways does a state constitution differ from the U.S. Constitution?

The terms "law" and "justice" are interchangeable.

In the United States, treaties are not subject to judicial review.

A court order requiring that a person do or refrain from doing a particular act is known as a(n) :

An example of private law is:

A crime is:

Civil law systems, as found in the state of Louisiana and countries such as Scotland, depend on comprehensive legislative enactments.

In which of the following cases is a court unlikely to provide remedies ?

You have just been asked to serve as a host for a visitor from France who is very interested in the American legal system and the formation of law in the United States. How would you explain the system of law in this country to your guest?

The American Law Institute has authored an orderly restatement of the general common law of the United States called the Restatement of law.

Because of the increasing complexity of the social, economic, and industrial life of the nation, the scope of __________ has expanded enormously.

The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws:

The decision of an equity court is called a(n) :

The Uniform Commercial Code is a federal law that applies to commercial transactions among the states.

The US Constitution provides that federal statutes supercede provisions of state constitutions and state statutes.