Question 1

The common law is a term for the laws that are familiar to most of us.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Procedural law consists of all laws that outline the methods of enforcing rights.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Statistics, Inc., is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling, analyzing, and marketing data. To accomplish its purposes, Statistics obtains financing, and hires and fires employees. Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hiring and firing decisions. 
B)  ​the manufacturing and marketing of products. 
C)  ​business financing. 
D)  ​all of the choices. 
A)  ​hiring and firing decisions. 
B)  ​the manufacturing and marketing of products. 
C)  ​business financing. 
D)  ​all of the choices.

Question 5

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle, but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods. James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an equitable remedy. 
B)  ​an unenforceable demand. 
C)  ​a remedy at law. 
D)  ​beyond the court's authority. 
A)  ​an equitable remedy. 
B)  ​an unenforceable demand. 
C)  ​a remedy at law. 
D)  ​beyond the court's authority.

Question 6

National Rights Council, a nonprofit organization, files a suit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), claiming that a certain federal statute the DOJ is empowered to enforce conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and with a state constitution. In each situation, which source of law has priority?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law

Question 7

Jack enters into a contract with Jill's Farm to provide water for Jill's irrigation needs. Jack fails to deliver. Jill initiates a suit against Jack, asking the court to order Jack to perform. Jill is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the plaintiff. 
B)  ​the defendant. 
C)  ​the binding authority. 
D)  ​the persuasive authority. 
A)  ​the plaintiff. 
B)  ​the defendant. 
C)  ​the binding authority. 
D)  ​the persuasive authority.

Question 8

Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Criminal law focuses on rights and duties that exist between persons.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When all the judges (or justices) agree on a decision, a majority opinion is written for the entire court.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency that issues rules, orders, and decisions. The Georgia state legislature enacts statutes. The Harrison County Board and the Island City Council enact ordinances. Administrative law includes​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​all of the choices. 
B)  ​the rules, orders, and decisions of the FTC. 
C)  ​statutes enacted by the Georgia state legislature. 
D)  ​ordinances enacted by county boards and city councils. 
A)  ​all of the choices. 
B)  ​the rules, orders, and decisions of the FTC. 
C)  ​statutes enacted by the Georgia state legislature. 
D)  ​ordinances enacted by county boards and city councils.

Question 12

Many different laws may affect a single business transaction.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The party against whom a lawsuit is brought is the plaintiff or petitioner.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Rachel is a state court judge. Salina appears in a case in Rachel's court, claiming that Tomas breached a contract. Possible remedies include​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​compensation to Rachel for a favorable ruling. 
B)  ​Tomas's imprisonment. 
C)  ​a criminal fine levied by Rachel on either party. 
D)  ​an award of damages to Salina. 
A)  ​compensation to Rachel for a favorable ruling. 
B)  ​Tomas's imprisonment. 
C)  ​a criminal fine levied by Rachel on either party. 
D)  ​an award of damages to Salina.

Question 16

In an action against Gina, Harry obtains a remedy. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an administrative agency's enforcement of its rule. 
B)  ​a principle of the law derived from earlier court cases. 
C)  ​a statute enacted by a state legislature or Congress. 
D)  ​the legal means to recover a right or to redress a wrong. 
A)  ​an administrative agency's enforcement of its rule. 
B)  ​a principle of the law derived from earlier court cases. 
C)  ​a statute enacted by a state legislature or Congress. 
D)  ​the legal means to recover a right or to redress a wrong.

Question 17

Statutory law includes state statutes.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Bay City Planning Department, the Coastal County Zoning Commission, the California 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 20

Dave and Ellen enter into a contract via e-mail. When a dispute arises over the performance of the deal, Dave files a suit against Ellen. The emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the Internet is referred to by the term​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cyberlaw. 
B)  ​civil law. 
C)  ​equitable maxims. 
D)  ​IRAC. 
A)  ​cyberlaw. 
B)  ​civil law. 
C)  ​equitable maxims. 
D)  ​IRAC.

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

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.

Procedural law consists of all laws that outline the methods of enforcing rights.

Statistics, Inc., is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling, analyzing, and marketing data. To accomplish its purposes, Statistics obtains financing, and hires and fires employees. Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle, but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods. James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

Jack enters into a contract with Jill's Farm to provide water for Jill's irrigation needs. Jack fails to deliver. Jill initiates a suit against Jack, asking the court to order Jack to perform. Jill is

Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.

Criminal law focuses on rights and duties that exist between persons.

When all the judges (or justices) agree on a decision, a majority opinion is written for the entire court.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency that issues rules, orders, and decisions. The Georgia state legislature enacts statutes. The Harrison County Board and the Island City Council enact ordinances. Administrative law includes

Many different laws may affect a single business transaction.

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

The party against whom a lawsuit is brought is the plaintiff or petitioner.

Rachel is a state court judge. Salina appears in a case in Rachel's court, claiming that Tomas breached a contract. Possible remedies include

In an action against Gina, Harry obtains a remedy. This is

Statutory law includes state statutes.

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.

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

Dave and Ellen enter into a contract via e-mail. When a dispute arises over the performance of the deal, Dave files a suit against Ellen. The emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the Internet is referred to by the term

Business and the Constitution

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Tort Law

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Business Ethics

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration, Capacity, and Legality

Defenses to Contract Enforceability

Third Party Rights and Discharge

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Intellectual Property Rights

Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance, Breach, and Warranties of Sales and Lease Contracts

Agency Relationships in Business

Small Businesses and Limited Liability Companies

Corporations

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Exam 1: Law and Legal Reasoning

The common law is a term for the laws that are familiar to most of us.​

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.​

Procedural law consists of all laws that outline the methods of enforcing rights.​

Statistics, Inc., is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling, analyzing, and marketing data. To accomplish its purposes, Statistics obtains financing, and hires and fires employees. Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as​

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle, but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods. James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is​

Jack enters into a contract with Jill's Farm to provide water for Jill's irrigation needs. Jack fails to deliver. Jill initiates a suit against Jack, asking the court to order Jack to perform. Jill is​

Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.​

Criminal law focuses on rights and duties that exist between persons.​

When all the judges (or justices) agree on a decision, a majority opinion is written for the entire court.​

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency that issues rules, orders, and decisions. The Georgia state legislature enacts statutes. The Harrison County Board and the Island City Council enact ordinances. Administrative law includes​

Many different laws may affect a single business transaction.​

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.​

The party against whom a lawsuit is brought is the plaintiff or petitioner.​

Rachel is a state court judge. Salina appears in a case in Rachel's court, claiming that Tomas breached a contract. Possible remedies include​

In an action against Gina, Harry obtains a remedy. This is​

Statutory law includes state statutes.​

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.​

The Bay City Planning Department, the Coastal County Zoning Commission, the California Environmental Quality Agency, and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issue regulations. These rules constitute​

Dave and Ellen enter into a contract via e-mail. When a dispute arises over the performance of the deal, Dave files a suit against Ellen. The emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the Internet is referred to by the term​

Business and the Constitution

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Tort Law

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Business Ethics

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration, Capacity, and Legality

Defenses to Contract Enforceability

Third Party Rights and Discharge

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Intellectual Property Rights

Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Performance, Breach, and Warranties of Sales and Lease Contracts

Agency Relationships in Business

Small Businesses and Limited Liability Companies

Corporations

Filters

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

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.

Procedural law consists of all laws that outline the methods of enforcing rights.

Statistics, Inc., is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling, analyzing, and marketing data. To accomplish its purposes, Statistics obtains financing, and hires and fires employees. Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle, but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods. James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

Jack enters into a contract with Jill's Farm to provide water for Jill's irrigation needs. Jack fails to deliver. Jill initiates a suit against Jack, asking the court to order Jack to perform. Jill is

Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.

Criminal law focuses on rights and duties that exist between persons.

When all the judges (or justices) agree on a decision, a majority opinion is written for the entire court.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency that issues rules, orders, and decisions. The Georgia state legislature enacts statutes. The Harrison County Board and the Island City Council enact ordinances. Administrative law includes

Many different laws may affect a single business transaction.

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

The party against whom a lawsuit is brought is the plaintiff or petitioner.

Rachel is a state court judge. Salina appears in a case in Rachel's court, claiming that Tomas breached a contract. Possible remedies include

In an action against Gina, Harry obtains a remedy. This is

Statutory law includes state statutes.

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.

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

Dave and Ellen enter into a contract via e-mail. When a dispute arises over the performance of the deal, Dave files a suit against Ellen. The emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the Internet is referred to by the term