Question 1

A constitution sets forth a government's general organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sources of law include

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A)   instructions issued by private associations.
B)   orders posted by employers.
C)   rules issued by federal administrative agencies.
D)   stories released by news agencies.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

If Myra and Nick cannot resolve their dispute amicably, then it may become necessary to bring a lawsuit . This is

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A)   an agreement by the parties to not do a certain act.
B)   a criminal prosecution.
C)   a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute.
D)   a type of regulation applied to a business.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The Bay City Planning Department, the Coastal County Zoning Commission, the Delaware Environmental Quality Agency, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issue regulations. These are part of

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A)   administrative law.
B)   case law.
C)   constitutional law.
D)   statutory law.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

International law includes

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A)   the uniform laws passed by the Commission of Uniform Laws .
B)   the statements of foreign officials during diplomatic meetings .
C)   U.S. court opinions .
D)   customs and treaties .E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

One role of courts is to interpret what the rulemakers meant when a law was passed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Administrative law does not include local regulations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Precedents are court decisions that guide future legal decisions to create stability and predictability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Uniform laws

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A)   have eliminated differences among the state laws on certain topics .
B)   have lessened differences among the state laws on certain topics .
C)   have eliminated state laws on certain topics .
D)   have ensured federal laws take priority over state laws.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The Uniform Commercial Code has been adopted, at least in part, in

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A)   all states.
B)   forty-five states.
C)   thirty-five states.
D)   no state.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Each court has a certain jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is best defined as

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A)   a doctrine that follows established precedents.
B)   the authority to decide a specific dispute.
C)   a judicial proceeding to redress a wrong.
D)   a situation giving a person a right to initiate a judicial proceeding.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Federico and Gwen are involved in a court proceeding to enforce a right. This is

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A)   an action.
B)   stare decisis.
C)   an injunction.
D)   a remedy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

U.S. courts today can grant as remedies

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A)   damages but not equitable remedies.
B)   equitable remedies but not damages.
C)   either damages or equitable remedies.
D)   neither damages nor equitable remedies.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

In a suit against Klaus, Lucy obtains an injunction. This is

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A)   an order to do or not do a certain act.
B)   a departure from precedent.
C)   a payment of money.
D)   the cancellation of a contract.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Rules issued by administrative agencies affect almost every aspect of a business's operations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

International law must accommodate the need of each nation to be the final authority over

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A)   other nations.
B)   international markets.
C)   its own affairs.
D)   all individuals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A class action lawsuit is

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A)   a mock trial conducted as part of a class.
B)   a judicial proceeding actively involving students.
C)   a lawsuit in which a number of persons join together.
D)   a moot court.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

In most states, the courts no longer grant "equitable" remedies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Case law does not include interpretations of

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A)   regulations created by administrative agencies.
B)   constitutional provisions.
C)   statutes enacted by legislatures.
D)   parties' subjective motives for engaging in litigation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Criminal law has to do with

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A)   the prosecution of private individuals by other private individuals.
B)   the prosecution of public officials by private individuals.
C)   the relief available when a person's rights are violated.
D)   wrongs committed against the public as a whole.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 1: Introduction to the Law

In a suit against Klaus, Lucy obtains an injunction. This is

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The Bay City Planning Department, the Coastal County Zoning Commission, the Delaware Environmental Quality Agency, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issue regulations. These are part of

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Sources of law include

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The Uniform Commercial Code has been adopted, at least in part, in

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One role of courts is to interpret what the rulemakers meant when a law was passed.

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International law includes

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Precedents are court decisions that guide future legal decisions to create stability and predictability.

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Case law does not include interpretations of

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U.S. courts today can grant as remedies

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Administrative law does not include local regulations.

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If Myra and Nick cannot resolve their dispute amicably, then it may become necessary to bring a lawsuit . This is

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Criminal law has to do with

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A constitution sets forth a government's general organization.

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Rules issued by administrative agencies affect almost every aspect of a business's operations.

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Uniform laws

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Each court has a certain jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is best defined as

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In most states, the courts no longer grant "equitable" remedies.

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International law must accommodate the need of each nation to be the final authority over

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A class action lawsuit is

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Federico and Gwen are involved in a court proceeding to enforce a right. This is

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