Question 1

Glenna has been charged with arson of a storage building. The prosecutor must prove Glenna's guilt:

Accepted Answer

A)  by a preponderance of the evidence. 
B)  by the greater weight of the evidence. 
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt. 
D)  beyond shadow of a doubt.

Question 2

The source of law best suited to making drastic or comprehensive change is:

Accepted Answer

A)  common law. 
B)  the federal court system. 
C)  statutes. 
D)  state court decisions.

Question 3

The courts in common law systems have developed a body of law that serves as precedent for determination of later controversies. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  judge-made law. 
B)  case law. 
C)  common law. 
D)  All of these .

Question 4

Decisions of courts of appeals are published in volumes known as "reports" or "reporters."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A constitution:

Accepted Answer

A)  restricts powers of government. 
B)  specifically enumerates certain liberties of the people. 
C)  establishes governmental structure. 
D)  All of these.

Question 6

The burden of proof in a criminal case is preponderance of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land in the United States and take precedence over other sources of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify three essential functions of law.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

What is law? Discuss the various definitions of law by legal scholars. What is the relationship between law and morality and between law and justice?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Under the civil law system, adversaries initiate and conduct litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The common law system is used in most of Europe, Scotland, and Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific performance. 
B)  Injunction. 
C)  Reformation. 
D)  Money damages.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A judge deciding a common law case must look for guidance to similar cases previously decided by that court or superior courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not descriptive of the law?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is always prohibitory. 
B)  It is pervasive. 
C)  It may be permissive. 
D)  Its function is to regulate human conduct and relations.

Question 16

The __________ is an orderly compilation of the general common law of the United States, prepared by a distinguished group of lawyers, judges, and law teachers.

Accepted Answer

A)  statute of frauds 
B)  Uniform Commercial Code 
C)  Maxims 
D)  Restatement of Law

Question 17

Rodriguez and Compton asked a court for reformation of their contract based on a mutual mistake. They seek an equitable remedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Since the end of the nineteenth century, case law developed from court opinions has been the primary source of new law and ordered social change in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tate brings an action against Marsheen for damages from trespass to Tate's property. Tate must prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The person who files or commences a civil lawsuit is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  plaintiff. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  prosecuting attorney. 
D)  attorney general.

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

Glenna has been charged with arson of a storage building. The prosecutor must prove Glenna's guilt:

The source of law best suited to making drastic or comprehensive change is:

The courts in common law systems have developed a body of law that serves as precedent for determination of later controversies. This is called:

Decisions of courts of appeals are published in volumes known as "reports" or "reporters."

A constitution:

The burden of proof in a criminal case is preponderance of the evidence.

Laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land in the United States and take precedence over other sources of law.

Identify three essential functions of law.

What is law? Discuss the various definitions of law by legal scholars. What is the relationship between law and morality and between law and justice?

Under the civil law system, adversaries initiate and conduct litigation.

The common law system is used in most of Europe, Scotland, and Latin America.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

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

A judge deciding a common law case must look for guidance to similar cases previously decided by that court or superior courts.

Which of the following is not descriptive of the law?

The __________ is an orderly compilation of the general common law of the United States, prepared by a distinguished group of lawyers, judges, and law teachers.

Rodriguez and Compton asked a court for reformation of their contract based on a mutual mistake. They seek an equitable remedy.

Since the end of the nineteenth century, case law developed from court opinions has been the primary source of new law and ordered social change in the United States.

Tate brings an action against Marsheen for damages from trespass to Tate's property. Tate must prove the case by a preponderance of the evidence.

The person who files or commences a civil lawsuit is the: