Question 1

Constitutional law includes only the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In a dispute between Digital Hardware Corporation and Software Engineering Associates, Inc., the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis. What is this doctrine? What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system?​

Accepted Answer

In a common law legal system, past judicial decisions are binding in current disputes with similar facts. This feature of the common law, which is the basis of the American legal system, is unique because, unlike the law in other legal systems, it is judge made law. Within the common law system, when possible, judges attempt to be consistent and to base their decisions on the principles suggested by earlier cases. The body of principles and doctrines that form the common law emerged over time as judges applied the principles announced in earlier cases to subsequent legal controversies. The practice of deciding cases with reference to former decisions, or precedents-the cornerstone of the American legal system-is called the doctrine of stare decisis. Under this doctrine, judges are obligated to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions. This helps courts to be more efficient, and makes the law more stable and predictable.

Question 4

Law consists of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 rules constitute​

Accepted Answer

A) administrative law. 
B) case law. 
C) constitutional law. 
D) statutory law. 
A) administrative law. 
B) case law. 
C) constitutional law. 
D) statutory law.

Question 6

Statutory law includes state statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,​

Accepted Answer

A) both the decision and the law are invalid. 
B) both the decision and the law apply concurrently. 
C) California's law takes precedence. 
D) the EPA's decision takes precedence. 
A) both the decision and the law are invalid. 
B) both the decision and the law apply concurrently. 
C) California's law takes precedence. 
D) the EPA's decision takes precedence.

Question 9

In a common law system, judges generally follow stare decisis unless there is a compelling reason to overturn a precedent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Common law is a term for the laws that are familiar to most of us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Courts do not depart from precedents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Distinguishing between legal and equitable remedies is

Accepted Answer

A) not important because legal remedies cannot be granted today. 
B) not important because equitable remedies cannot be granted today. 
C) important so that statistical data on the remedies can be compiled. 
D) important because the type of remedy available will depend on the type of harm suffered. 
A) not important because legal remedies cannot be granted today. 
B) not important because equitable remedies cannot be granted today. 
C) important so that statistical data on the remedies can be compiled. 
D) important because the type of remedy available will depend on the type of harm suffered.

Question 13

The United Energy Resources Association would like a certain law enacted, administered, interpreted, and enforced in the best interest of its members, which include fossil fuel companies. Under the Constitution, Congress​

Accepted Answer

A) administers the laws. 
B) enforces the laws. 
C) interprets the laws. 
D) enacts the laws. 
A) administers the laws. 
B) enforces the laws. 
C) interprets the laws. 
D) enacts the laws.

Question 14

The Bill of Rights protects individuals against various types of conduct by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Criminal acts are prohibited by​

Accepted Answer

A) local statutes only. 
B) state statues only. 
C) federal statutes only. 
D) local, state, and federal statutes. 
A) local statutes only. 
B) state statues only. 
C) federal statutes only. 
D) local, state, and federal statutes.

Question 16

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry its expressly designated powers. All other powers are expressly reserved to​

Accepted Answer

A) none of the choices. 
B) the states. 
C) the national government. 
D) the people. 
A) none of the choices. 
B) the states. 
C) the national government. 
D) the people.

Question 17

The Constitution expressly delegated to the states the power to regulate interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Remedies in equity include injunctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Under the supremacy clause, a valid federal statute or regulation will preempt a conflicting state or local law or regulation on the same general subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Administrative law is a source of American law that is comprised of statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Legal and Constitutional Foundations of Business

Constitutional law includes only the U.S. Constitution.

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

In a dispute between Digital Hardware Corporation and Software Engineering Associates, Inc., the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis. What is this doctrine? What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system?​

Law consists of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society.

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 rules constitute​

Statutory law includes state statutes.

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.

A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,​

In a common law system, judges generally follow stare decisis unless there is a compelling reason to overturn a precedent.

Common law is a term for the laws that are familiar to most of us.

Courts do not depart from precedents.

Distinguishing between legal and equitable remedies is

The United Energy Resources Association would like a certain law enacted, administered, interpreted, and enforced in the best interest of its members, which include fossil fuel companies. Under the Constitution, Congress​

The Bill of Rights protects individuals against various types of conduct by the federal government.

Criminal acts are prohibited by​

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry its expressly designated powers. All other powers are expressly reserved to​

The Constitution expressly delegated to the states the power to regulate interstate commerce.

Remedies in equity include injunctions.

Under the supremacy clause, a valid federal statute or regulation will preempt a conflicting state or local law or regulation on the same general subject.

Administrative law is a source of American law that is comprised of statutes.

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Tort Law and Product Liability

Intellectual Property

Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Business Ethics

Agreement and Consideration in Contracts

Capacity, Legality, and Enforceability

Contract Performance, Breach, and Remedies

Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance and Breach in Sales and Lease Contracts

Consumer Law

Negotiable Instruments

Banking in the Digital Age

Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy

Agency Relationships in Business

Employment Law

The Entrepreneurs Options

Corporations

Investor Protection, Insider Trading, and Corporate Governance

Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition

Personal Property, Bailments, and Insurance

Real Property and Environmental Law

International Law in a Global Economy

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In a dispute between Digital Hardware Corporation and Software Engineering Associates, Inc., the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis. What is this doctrine? What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system?

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 rules constitute

A decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the amount of carbon that can be emitted from a car's exhaust system conflicts with a California state law. In this situation, under the supremacy clause,

The United Energy Resources Association would like a certain law enacted, administered, interpreted, and enforced in the best interest of its members, which include fossil fuel companies. Under the Constitution, Congress

Criminal acts are prohibited by

The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry its expressly designated powers. All other powers are expressly reserved to