Question 1

There is no federal tort common or statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A judge is immune from liability,even if acting with malice,so long as the functionperformed is judicial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Eleventh Amendment's immunity shields local municipalities from liability in federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

With exceptions,the Eleventh Amendment generally provides immunity for states from liability in federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Civil Rights Act of 1871 was originally enacted to enforce the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourteenth Amendment 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Fifth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourteenth Amendment 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Prosecutors are protected by only_____ immunity when performing investigative,law enforcement,and administrative functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prosecutors are protected by only_____ immunity when...

Question 7

A lawsuit against an officer in his or her official capacity is the same as suing thegovernment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Bowers v.City of Chattanooga,the court decided that because there was a clear planand policy of the state and city,the decision left to a bus driver on where to stop at aparticular intersection was:

Accepted Answer

A)  executive 
B)  operational 
C)  discretionary 
D)  managerial 
A)  executive 
B)  operational 
C)  discretionary 
D)  managerial

Question 9

The Federal Tort Claims Act creates federal immunity for torts committed bygovernmental officials of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Section 1983 does not contain a specific statute of limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most government programs are provided with a clear profit motive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Law enforcement officers enjoy absolute immunity:

Accepted Answer

A)  when testifying in court 
B)  during investigations 
C)  when conducting warrantless searches and arrests 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  when testifying in court 
B)  during investigations 
C)  when conducting warrantless searches and arrests 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

The power of the federal court to hear state law claims related to an underlying federal law claim is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  removal jurisdiction 
B)  pendent jurisdiction 
C)  remand jurisdiction 
D)  parens patriae jurisdiction 
A)  removal jurisdiction 
B)  pendent jurisdiction 
C)  remand jurisdiction 
D)  parens patriae jurisdiction

Question 14

Section 1983 actions arise from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Civil Rights Act of 1864 
B)  the Civil Rights Act of 1871 
C)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D)  the Civil Rights Act of 1991 
A)  the Civil Rights Act of 1864 
B)  the Civil Rights Act of 1871 
C)  the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D)  the Civil Rights Act of 1991

Question 15

Sovereign immunity makes a government free from liability but not suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under § 1983,corporations are considered persons and therefore are entitled to sueand seek redress for wrongs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Government liability is more limited than personal liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The "Little Tucker Act" provides federal district courts concurrent jurisdiction incertain cases with the Claims Court when the amount in controversy is under:

Accepted Answer

A)  $10,000 
B)  $15,000 
C)  $20,000 
D)  $25,000 
A)  $10,000 
B)  $15,000 
C)  $20,000 
D)  $25,000

Question 19

The police generally do not have a duty to individuals to prevent crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which amendments to the U.S.Constitution require the government to pay justcompensation to the property owner for takings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments 
B)  Fifth and Fifteenth Amendments 
C)  Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments 
D)  Fourth and Tenth Amendments 
A)  Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments 
B)  Fifth and Fifteenth Amendments 
C)  Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments 
D)  Fourth and Tenth Amendments

There is no federal tort common or statutory law.

A judge is immune from liability,even if acting with malice,so long as the functionperformed is judicial.

The Eleventh Amendment's immunity shields local municipalities from liability in federal courts.

With exceptions,the Eleventh Amendment generally provides immunity for states from liability in federal courts.

The Civil Rights Act of 1871 was originally enacted to enforce the:

Prosecutors are protected by only_____ immunity when performing investigative,law enforcement,and administrative functions.

A lawsuit against an officer in his or her official capacity is the same as suing thegovernment.

In Bowers v.City of Chattanooga,the court decided that because there was a clear planand policy of the state and city,the decision left to a bus driver on where to stop at aparticular intersection was:

The Federal Tort Claims Act creates federal immunity for torts committed bygovernmental officials of the United States.

Section 1983 does not contain a specific statute of limitations.

Most government programs are provided with a clear profit motive.

Law enforcement officers enjoy absolute immunity:

The power of the federal court to hear state law claims related to an underlying federal law claim is called:

Section 1983 actions arise from:

Sovereign immunity makes a government free from liability but not suit.

Under § 1983,corporations are considered persons and therefore are entitled to sueand seek redress for wrongs.

Government liability is more limited than personal liability.

The "Little Tucker Act" provides federal district courts concurrent jurisdiction incertain cases with the Claims Court when the amount in controversy is under:

The police generally do not have a duty to individuals to prevent crime.

Which amendments to the U.S.Constitution require the government to pay justcompensation to the property owner for takings?

Introduction

Bureaucracy and Democracy

Agency Discretion

The Requirement of Fairness

Delegation

Agency Rulemaking

Agency Investigations and Information Collection

Formal Adjudications

Accountability Through Reviewability

Accountability Through Accessibility

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Exam 11: Accountability Through Liability

There is no federal tort common or statutory law.

A judge is immune from liability,even if acting with malice,so long as the functionperformed is judicial.

The Eleventh Amendment's immunity shields local municipalities from liability in federal courts.

With exceptions,the Eleventh Amendment generally provides immunity for states from liability in federal courts.

The Civil Rights Act of 1871 was originally enacted to enforce the:

Prosecutors are protected by only_____ immunity when performing investigative,law enforcement,and administrative functions.

A lawsuit against an officer in his or her official capacity is the same as suing thegovernment.

In Bowers v.City of Chattanooga,the court decided that because there was a clear planand policy of the state and city,the decision left to a bus driver on where to stop at aparticular intersection was:

The Federal Tort Claims Act creates federal immunity for torts committed bygovernmental officials of the United States.

Section 1983 does not contain a specific statute of limitations.

Most government programs are provided with a clear profit motive.

Law enforcement officers enjoy absolute immunity:

The power of the federal court to hear state law claims related to an underlying federal law claim is called:

Section 1983 actions arise from:

Sovereign immunity makes a government free from liability but not suit.

Under § 1983,corporations are considered persons and therefore are entitled to sueand seek redress for wrongs.

Government liability is more limited than personal liability.

The "Little Tucker Act" provides federal district courts concurrent jurisdiction incertain cases with the Claims Court when the amount in controversy is under:

The police generally do not have a duty to individuals to prevent crime.

Which amendments to the U.S.Constitution require the government to pay justcompensation to the property owner for takings?

Introduction

Bureaucracy and Democracy

Agency Discretion

The Requirement of Fairness

Delegation

Agency Rulemaking

Agency Investigations and Information Collection

Formal Adjudications

Accountability Through Reviewability

Accountability Through Accessibility

Filters