Question 1

Which of the following is not a source of international law?

Accepted Answer

A)  custom 
B)  treaties 
C)  private law 
D)  Code of Federal Regulations

Question 2

Bill Blackburn is the new mayor of Oceanside, Washington. He discovered that the city-run utility requires a deposit of $50 from new customers in homes. However, new customers who reside in apartments, condominiums, or townhouses must pay a $500 deposit. Mayor Blackburn proposed that the utility deposit be $100 for all new customers. Blackburn's change fits best under which theory of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive law theory 
B)  natural law theory 
C)  theory of justice 
D)  theory of custom

Question 3

Context is a factor in types of legal systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following subjects is not generally covered by local ordinances?

Accepted Answer

A)  zoning 
B)  curfews 
C)  dog licensing 
D)  partnerships 
E)  traffic

Question 5

Anna feels, after negotiating her first few plumbing contracts, that there is a pricing conspiracy involving other plumbing contractors that keeps her from really breaking into the market. Her business is located in Tempe, Arizona. Where would Anna find the law on anticompetitive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arizona Revised Statutes 
B)  United States Code 
C)  Tempe city ordinances 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Give an example of the type of law found at each level of government noted:
a. U.S. Constitution
b. congressional enactments
c. state legislation
d. federal administrative regulations
U.S. Constitution: Bill of rights protections like First Amendment; structure of

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Substantive laws provide the means and mechanisms for the enforcement of laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A multilateral treaty is a treaty among several nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A curfew is an example of the type of law that would be found in city or town ordinances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Internal Revenue Code is part of federal statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the differences between public and private law.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is not a purpose of law?

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping order 
B)  influencing conduct 
C)  promoting equality 
D)  providing compromises 
E)  All of the above are purposes of law.

Question 13

Statutes that eliminate constitutional protections are still valid if they are federal statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is the proper cite for Executive Orders?

Accepted Answer

A)  CFR 
B)  USC 
C)  E.O.O.C. 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The United States Code includes laws on anticompetitive activities as well as laws regulating the sale of securities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Violations of civil laws can result in imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A state statute that prohibits "baby buying" regardless of circumstances is a law that most closely follows which theory of jurisprudence?

Accepted Answer

A)  justice 
B)  natural law 
C)  positive law 
D)  custom

Question 18

The uniform laws on partnerships and corporations are found codified in the United States Code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of law not enacted by an elected body?

Accepted Answer

A)  municipal law 
B)  administrative regulations 
C)  state codes 
D)  United States Code 
E)  all of the above are enacted by an elected body

Question 20

Give a sample citation for each of the following statutes/regulations:
a. United States Code
b. Code of Federal Regulations

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Exam 1: Introduction to Law

Which of the following is not a source of international law?

Context is a factor in types of legal systems.

Which of the following subjects is not generally covered by local ordinances?

Anna feels, after negotiating her first few plumbing contracts, that there is a pricing conspiracy involving other plumbing contractors that keeps her from really breaking into the market. Her business is located in Tempe, Arizona. Where would Anna find the law on anticompetitive behavior?

Give an example of the type of law found at each level of government noted: a. U.S. Constitution b. congressional enactments c. state legislation d. federal administrative regulations U.S. Constitution: Bill of rights protections like First Amendment; structure of

Substantive laws provide the means and mechanisms for the enforcement of laws.

A multilateral treaty is a treaty among several nations.

A curfew is an example of the type of law that would be found in city or town ordinances.

The Internal Revenue Code is part of federal statutory law.

Discuss the differences between public and private law.

Which of the following is not a purpose of law?

Statutes that eliminate constitutional protections are still valid if they are federal statutes.

Which is the proper cite for Executive Orders?

The United States Code includes laws on anticompetitive activities as well as laws regulating the sale of securities.

Violations of civil laws can result in imprisonment.

A state statute that prohibits "baby buying" regardless of circumstances is a law that most closely follows which theory of jurisprudence?

The uniform laws on partnerships and corporations are found codified in the United States Code.

Which of the following is an example of law not enacted by an elected body?

Give a sample citation for each of the following statutes/regulations: a. United States Code b. Code of Federal Regulations