Question 1

Define the common law.Discuss its conflicting goals and the doctrine created to serve one of these goals.

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The common law is judge-made law.It is t...

Question 2

Identify the basic job of a President of the United States,the source of executive power,and three key powers associated with the position of President.

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The basic job of a President is to enfor...

Question 3

The president does not like a new bill that Congress has passed.what can he do?

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A)   Veto it
B)   Rewrite it
C)   He must sign all bills Congress passes
D)   Send it back to committee

Question 4

Because of the concept of stare decisis,the U.S.Supreme Court,in interpreting a statute in 2009,will necessarily interpret certain statutory language in the same way as the U.S.Supreme Court interpreted the same statutory language in 1971.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The concept of stare decisis focuses most on:

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A)   predictability.
B)   flexibility.
C)   legislative intent.
D)   change. A

Question 6

Judicial review can best be described as the power of federal courts to:

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A)   review state court decisions.
B)   review state executive action.
C)   review state and federal legislative and executive action.
D)   none of the above. C

Question 7

Kabrina purchased some land Lake Winisakand to build a marina. After purchase the county passed a law restricting the building of any structures on the shoreline of the Lake. She would be allowed to build a small shop or restaurant on her land. Her land is not worth as much. What are her remedies?

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A)   She is entitled to money damages for the entire value of her land
B)   She has none. Since she still can use the land to build something she is not entitled to any compensation.
C)   She can build the marina anyway because the law changed after she purchased the land.
D)   She can file a complaint and determine just how much her damages are and collect them from the county.

Question 8

The Federal Trade Commission promulgated Telemarketing Sales Rules regulating the activities of telemarketers.One of the rules prohibits telemarketers from calling a person's residence at any time other than between 8:00a.m.and 9:00 p.m.This legislative rule has the effect of a statute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Bill of Rights refers to:

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A)   the inalienable rights found at the beginning of the original Constitution.
B)   the first ten amendments added to the Constitution.
C)   a specific listing of individual rights found in the original text of the Constitution.
D)   a grouping of individual rights set forth by the United States Supreme Court shortly after the Constitution was ratified by the states.

Question 10

The Bill of Rights refers to:

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A)   the inalienable rights found at the beginning of the Constitution.
B)   the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
C)   a specific listing of individual rights found in the original text of the Constitution.
D)   a grouping of individual rights set forth by the United States Supreme Court shortly after the Constitution was ratified by the states.

Question 11

Congresswoman Sloan introduced a bill in the House of Representatives.If the bill is approved by the House committee specializing in that subject,the bill will go to:

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A)   a Senate committee specializing in the subject matter of the proposed legislation.
B)   the full House.
C)   a Conference Committee made up of representatives of both the House and Senate.
D)   the voters of her state for approval.

Question 12

The largest source of new law is court decisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Texas v Johnson dealt with the legality of burning an American flag.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

If in 1900 the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a minor can void a contract at any time during minority and in 2008 the courts in Minnesota still follow this ruling,this is an example of:

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A)   stare decisis.
B)   the bystander rule.
C)   statutory law.
D)   enabling legislation.

Question 15

Joseph got caught at State U with some marijuana. It is not legal in his state. What insures he gets a fair hearing.

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A)   Takings Clause
B)   Due Process Clause
C)   Equal Protection Clause
D)   Supremacy Clause

Question 16

The only issue covered in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States is free speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What powers are granted to Congress through the Constitution of the United States ?

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A)   Appoint heads of administrative agencies
B)   Appoint Supreme Court Justices
C)   The right to regulate commerce with foreign nations.
D)   None of these answers are correct

Question 18

What rights are protected by the First Amendment

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A)   Religion
B)   Assembly
C)   Flag burning
D)   All of these answers are correct

Question 19

Administrative agencies exist at the federal,state,and local levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Bert had his driver's license suspended by the state department of transportation.He believes his constitutional due process rights were violated by the administrative agency.Can he immediately file a court action to have agency's actions reviewed?

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A)   Yes.A court has the jurisdiction to immediately review an agency's alleged unconstitutional action.
B)   Yes.Bert must specifically allege his constitutional rights have been violated and file a court action in federal court - not a state court.
C)   No.Bert must first utilize the administrative agency's procedures to review the suspension before he seeks judicial review by a court.
D)   No.A court of law does not have jurisdiction to review an administrative agency's actions.

Exam 4: Constitutional, Statutory, Administrative, and Common Law

Define the common law.Discuss its conflicting goals and the doctrine created to serve one of these goals.

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Identify the basic job of a President of the United States,the source of executive power,and three key powers associated with the position of President.

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The president does not like a new bill that Congress has passed.what can he do?

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Because of the concept of stare decisis,the U.S.Supreme Court,in interpreting a statute in 2009,will necessarily interpret certain statutory language in the same way as the U.S.Supreme Court interpreted the same statutory language in 1971.

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The concept of stare decisis focuses most on:

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Judicial review can best be described as the power of federal courts to:

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Kabrina purchased some land Lake Winisakand to build a marina. After purchase the county passed a law restricting the building of any structures on the shoreline of the Lake. She would be allowed to build a small shop or restaurant on her land. Her land is not worth as much. What are her remedies?

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The Federal Trade Commission promulgated Telemarketing Sales Rules regulating the activities of telemarketers.One of the rules prohibits telemarketers from calling a person's residence at any time other than between 8:00a.m.and 9:00 p.m.This legislative rule has the effect of a statute.

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The Bill of Rights refers to:

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The Bill of Rights refers to:

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Congresswoman Sloan introduced a bill in the House of Representatives.If the bill is approved by the House committee specializing in that subject,the bill will go to:

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The largest source of new law is court decisions.

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Texas v Johnson dealt with the legality of burning an American flag.

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If in 1900 the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a minor can void a contract at any time during minority and in 2008 the courts in Minnesota still follow this ruling,this is an example of:

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Joseph got caught at State U with some marijuana. It is not legal in his state. What insures he gets a fair hearing.

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The only issue covered in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States is free speech.

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What powers are granted to Congress through the Constitution of the United States ?

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What rights are protected by the First Amendment

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Administrative agencies exist at the federal,state,and local levels.

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Bert had his driver's license suspended by the state department of transportation.He believes his constitutional due process rights were violated by the administrative agency.Can he immediately file a court action to have agency's actions reviewed?

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