Question 1

Public law involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  two private parties 
B)  a mediation specialist 
C)  an arbitration specialist 
D)  the government 
A)  two private parties 
B)  a mediation specialist 
C)  an arbitration specialist 
D)  the government

Question 2

The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution are often referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill of Exchequer 
B)  Bill of Amendments 
C)  Bill of Rights 
D)  Bill of Exchange 
A)  Bill of Exchequer 
B)  Bill of Amendments 
C)  Bill of Rights 
D)  Bill of Exchange

Question 3

United States Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once remarked, "The life of the law has not been logic; it has been experience." First, define what the elements of "the law" are. Then, discuss the implications of Holmes' observation in an analysis of the features of the common law system and the civil law system. Be sure to discuss the major elements of each system and the benefits and disadvantages of each. Use examples where appropriate to illustrate your points.

Accepted Answer

The elements of "the law" can be broadly

Question 4

The branch of law which governs relationships between private citizens is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  public law 
B)  private law 
C)  specialized law 
D)  administrative law 
A)  public law 
B)  private law 
C)  specialized law 
D)  administrative law

Question 5

Compensatory damages are for the actual harm suffered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Roe v. Wade (1973) is a good illustration of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the judiciary's insulation from public opinion 
B)  the error correction function of appellate courts 
C)  the controversial nature of the definition of justice 
D)  a and b 
A)  the judiciary's insulation from public opinion 
B)  the error correction function of appellate courts 
C)  the controversial nature of the definition of justice 
D)  a and b

Question 7

Distinguish between appellate and original jurisdiction? Define each kind of jurisdiction and differentiate between the two.

Accepted Answer

Appellate jurisdiction refers to the aut

Question 8

Which statement or statements best describe law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law is easily defined. 
B)  Governmental sanctions are an essential element. 
C)  Law is not directed at solving social problems. 
D)  a and B 
A)  Law is easily defined. 
B)  Governmental sanctions are an essential element. 
C)  Law is not directed at solving social problems. 
D)  a and B

Question 9

Which of the following does not define law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law is that which must be obeyed. 
B)  Law is a body of rules enacted in a legitimate manner. 
C)  Law is enacted by businesses and private social groups. 
D)  Law is enforced by the state. 
E)  All of the above define law. 
A)  Law is that which must be obeyed. 
B)  Law is a body of rules enacted in a legitimate manner. 
C)  Law is enacted by businesses and private social groups. 
D)  Law is enforced by the state. 
E)  All of the above define law.

Question 10

Compare and contrast substantive v. procedural law.

Accepted Answer

Substantive law refers to the actual law

Question 11

The common law was first established in:

Accepted Answer

A)  France 
B)  Italy 
C)  United States 
D)  Russia 
E)  England 
A)  France 
B)  Italy 
C)  United States 
D)  Russia 
E)  England

Question 12

Socialist law:

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on Marxist Leninist ideology 
B)  reflects elements of civil law 
C)  was copied by Eastern bloc nations from Russia 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  is based on Marxist Leninist ideology 
B)  reflects elements of civil law 
C)  was copied by Eastern bloc nations from Russia 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 13

In the legal citation 531 U.S. 98, the number 531 refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the volume number 
B)  the page number 
C)  the year 
D)  the West key number 
A)  the volume number 
B)  the page number 
C)  the year 
D)  the West key number

Question 14

Common law is often referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  legislative law 
B)  judge?made law 
C)  discretionary law 
D)  procedural law 
E)  continental law 
A)  legislative law 
B)  judge?made law 
C)  discretionary law 
D)  procedural law 
E)  continental law

Question 15

A court order to stop doing something is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  an injunction 
B)  restitution 
C)  procedural adjudication 
D)  a sentence 
A)  an injunction 
B)  restitution 
C)  procedural adjudication 
D)  a sentence

Question 16

Constitutions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  detailed documents written after many laws have been passed 
B)  basic documents which set forth only the powers of government 
C)  basic documents which are subordinate to statutes 
D)  basic documents which define and limit the powers of government 
A)  detailed documents written after many laws have been passed 
B)  basic documents which set forth only the powers of government 
C)  basic documents which are subordinate to statutes 
D)  basic documents which define and limit the powers of government

Question 17

Parties suing under common law mainly seek:

Accepted Answer

A)  restitution 
B)  declaratory judgments 
C)  monetary damages 
D)  injunctive relief 
E)  judgment 
A)  restitution 
B)  declaratory judgments 
C)  monetary damages 
D)  injunctive relief 
E)  judgment

Question 18

Islamic law is heavily influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  legislatures 
B)  religion 
C)  parliament 
D)  communism 
A)  legislatures 
B)  religion 
C)  parliament 
D)  communism

Question 19

Compare and contrast two major legal systems of the world.

Accepted Answer

The two major legal systems of the world

Question 20

A key element or elements of the adversary system are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the highly structured court procedures for testing evidence 
B)  party prosecution 
C)  a neutral and passive decision maker 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  the highly structured court procedures for testing evidence 
B)  party prosecution 
C)  a neutral and passive decision maker 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c

Public law involves:

The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution are often referred to as the:

The branch of law which governs relationships between private citizens is known as:

Compensatory damages are for the actual harm suffered.

Roe v. Wade (1973) is a good illustration of which of the following?

Distinguish between appellate and original jurisdiction? Define each kind of jurisdiction and differentiate between the two.

Which statement or statements best describe law?

Which of the following does not define law?

Compare and contrast substantive v. procedural law.

The common law was first established in:

Socialist law:

In the legal citation 531 U.S. 98, the number 531 refers to:

Common law is often referred to as:

A court order to stop doing something is called:

Constitutions are:

Parties suing under common law mainly seek:

Islamic law is heavily influenced by:

Compare and contrast two major legal systems of the world.

A key element or elements of the adversary system are:

Law, Courts, and Politics

Federal Courts

State Courts

Lawyers and Legal Representation

Judges

Mobilizing the Law: Litigants, Interest Groups, Court Cases, and the Media

Trial Courts: the Preliminary Stages of Criminal Cases

Trial Courts: How Criminal Cases End: Bargaining and Sentencing

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases Begin

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases End

Trials and Juries

The Appellate Process

The Supreme Court: Deciding What to Decide

The Supreme Court: the Justices and Their Decisions

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Exam 2: Law and Legal Systems

Public law involves:

The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution are often referred to as the:

The branch of law which governs relationships between private citizens is known as:

Compensatory damages are for the actual harm suffered.

Roe v. Wade (1973) is a good illustration of which of the following?

Distinguish between appellate and original jurisdiction? Define each kind of jurisdiction and differentiate between the two.

Which statement or statements best describe law?

Which of the following does not define law?

Compare and contrast substantive v. procedural law.

The common law was first established in:

Socialist law:

In the legal citation 531 U.S. 98, the number 531 refers to:

Common law is often referred to as:

A court order to stop doing something is called:

Constitutions are:

Parties suing under common law mainly seek:

Islamic law is heavily influenced by:

Compare and contrast two major legal systems of the world.

A key element or elements of the adversary system are:

Law, Courts, and Politics

Federal Courts

State Courts

Lawyers and Legal Representation

Judges

Mobilizing the Law: Litigants, Interest Groups, Court Cases, and the Media

Trial Courts: the Preliminary Stages of Criminal Cases

Trial Courts: How Criminal Cases End: Bargaining and Sentencing

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases Begin

Trial Courts: How Civil Cases End

Trials and Juries

The Appellate Process

The Supreme Court: Deciding What to Decide

The Supreme Court: the Justices and Their Decisions

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