Question 1

Federal statutes are organized by topic into code books.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

By allowing U.S. citizens to practice any religion of their choice, what essential function of the law does the U.S. Constitution serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitating orderly change 
B)  maintaining the status quo 
C)  maximizing individual freedom 
D)  facilitating planning 
A)  facilitating orderly change 
B)  maintaining the status quo 
C)  maximizing individual freedom 
D)  facilitating planning

Question 3

Differentiate between the Historical School of jurisprudence and the Sociological School of jurisprudence.

Accepted Answer

The Historical School of jurisprudence b

Question 4

Mark Walton was involved in a car accident in which the airbag of his car failed to deploy. He sued the car manufacturer for installing faulty airbags. But in the course of the case being heard in court, the car company and Mark decided settle the lawsuit out of court. What important function of the law was served in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting social justice 
B)  maximizing individual freedom 
C)  providing a basis for compromise 
D)  maintaining the status quo 
A)  promoting social justice 
B)  maximizing individual freedom 
C)  providing a basis for compromise 
D)  maintaining the status quo

Question 5

The authority to enact ordinances lies solely with the state legislatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Federal statutes take precedence over treaties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The branch of the federal government that has the power to enact laws is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legislature 
B)  judiciary 
C)  consulate 
D)  executive 
A)  legislature 
B)  judiciary 
C)  consulate 
D)  executive

Question 8

The doctrine of stare decisis provides that each court decision is independent and should stand on its own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ are established by the legislative and executive branches of the federal government to enforce and interpret statues enacted by the Congress and state legislatures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commissaries 
B)  State courts 
C)  Administrative agencies 
D)  Councils 
A)  Commissaries 
B)  State courts 
C)  Administrative agencies 
D)  Councils

Question 10

The Law and Economics School of jurisprudential thought holds that rights are not worth protecting if it is too costly from an economic viewpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a judicial decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decision issued by the executive branch in a state of emergency 
B)  a decision about an individual lawsuit issued by a federal or state court 
C)  a codified law passed by the state legislature 
D)  a decision issued by the legislative branch to establish courses of conduct that covered parties must adhere to 
A)  a decision issued by the executive branch in a state of emergency 
B)  a decision about an individual lawsuit issued by a federal or state court 
C)  a codified law passed by the state legislature 
D)  a decision issued by the legislative branch to establish courses of conduct that covered parties must adhere to

Question 12

What function of the law is being served when passing laws that protect the U.S. government from the risk of being forcefully overthrown?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining the status quo 
B)  shaping moral standards 
C)  facilitating orderly change 
D)  promoting social justice 
A)  maintaining the status quo 
B)  shaping moral standards 
C)  facilitating orderly change 
D)  promoting social justice

Question 13

State courts of one state are not required to follow the legal precedent established by the courts of another state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What function of the law is being served when passing laws that prohibit discrimination at workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping the peace 
B)  providing a basis for compromise 
C)  maintaining the status quo 
D)  promoting social justice 
A)  keeping the peace 
B)  providing a basis for compromise 
C)  maintaining the status quo 
D)  promoting social justice

Question 15

The Analytical School of jurisprudence lays emphasis on how the result of a case is reached rather than the logic of the result itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The law courts of the English common law could only provide monetary awards for damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ________ branch of the federal government has the power to enforce the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  judicial 
B)  legislative 
C)  executive 
D)  commissary 
A)  judicial 
B)  legislative 
C)  executive 
D)  commissary

Question 18

A treaty does not require Senate approval before being passed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ courts were established as a secondary resort to law courts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ courts were established as a secondary...

Question 20

According to the doctrine of stare decisis, past court decisions become ________ for deciding future cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the doctrine of stare decisis,...

Exam 1: Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

Federal statutes are organized by topic into code books.

By allowing U.S. citizens to practice any religion of their choice, what essential function of the law does the U.S. Constitution serve?

Differentiate between the Historical School of jurisprudence and the Sociological School of jurisprudence.

The authority to enact ordinances lies solely with the state legislatures.

Federal statutes take precedence over treaties.

The branch of the federal government that has the power to enact laws is the ________.

The doctrine of stare decisis provides that each court decision is independent and should stand on its own.

________ are established by the legislative and executive branches of the federal government to enforce and interpret statues enacted by the Congress and state legislatures.

The Law and Economics School of jurisprudential thought holds that rights are not worth protecting if it is too costly from an economic viewpoint.

What is a judicial decision?

What function of the law is being served when passing laws that protect the U.S. government from the risk of being forcefully overthrown?

State courts of one state are not required to follow the legal precedent established by the courts of another state.

What function of the law is being served when passing laws that prohibit discrimination at workplaces?

The Analytical School of jurisprudence lays emphasis on how the result of a case is reached rather than the logic of the result itself.

The law courts of the English common law could only provide monetary awards for damages.

The ________ branch of the federal government has the power to enforce the law.

A treaty does not require Senate approval before being passed.

________ courts were established as a secondary resort to law courts.

According to the doctrine of stare decisis, past court decisions become ________ for deciding future cases.

Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

Courts, Jurisdiction, and Administrative Agencies

Judicial, Alternative, and E-Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

Torts and Strict Liability

Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes

Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

Formation of Traditional and E-Contracts

Performance and Breach of Traditional and E-Contracts

E-Commerce and Digital Law

UCC Sales and Lease Contracts and Warranties

Credit, Secured Transactions, and Bankruptcy

Small Business and General and Limited Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, and Special Forms of Business

Corporations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Investor Protection, E-Securities, and Wall Street Reform

Agency Law

Equal Opportunity in Employment

Employment Law and Worker Protection

Labor Law and Immigration Law

Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

Consumer Protection

Environmental Protection

Land Use Regulation and Real Property

International and World Trade Law

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