Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

Reba is a state court judge.In her court,legal and equitable remedies have merged.In these circumstances,distinguishing between these types of remedies is​

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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 so that the proper remedy can be requested.

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a suit against Ian,Jenna obtains an injunction.This is​

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A)  an order to do or to refrain from doing a particular act.
B)  an order to perform what was promised.
C)  a payment of money or property as compensation.
D)  the cancellation of a contract.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Administrative law consists of the rules,orders,and decisions of administrative agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jessie,an employee of Kim's Restaurant,believes that her employer has violated her rights in the workplace.Larson argues that a Metro City government agency has imposed a ordinance that violates his rights under the U.S.Constitution.The branch of law dealing with the definition and enforcement of all private or public rights is​

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative law.
B)  civil law.
C)  constitutional law.
D)  federal law.

Question 9

The courts,in interpreting statutory law,may rely on the common law as a guide to what the legislators intended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term common law refers to law that is common throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Deb and Earl are involved in a lawsuit.This is​

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A)  an action.
B)  a breach.
C)  an injunction.
D)  a remedy.

Question 13

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​

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

Question 14

Congress enacts a statute,the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (an administrative agency) issues rules,the Southeast Financial Institutions Association (a private organizations) issues instructions,South Valley Bank posts a memo with orders for its employees,and Tina tells her co-worker about a recent news story.Sources of law include​

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A)  the instructions issued by private associations.
B)  the orders posted by employers.
C)  the rules issued by federal administrative agencies.
D)  the stories released by news agencies.

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Erin believes that a higher,or universal,law exists that applies to all human beings.Erin asserts that each written law should reflect the principles inherent in this higher law.Erin​

Accepted Answer

A)  is a legal positivist.
B)  adheres to the historical school of legal thought.
C)  is a legal realist.
D)  adheres to the natural law tradition.

Question 19

Charles is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law,which does not include interpretations of​

Accepted Answer

A)  regulations created by administrative agencies.
B)  constitutional provisions.
C)  statutes enacted by legislatures.
D)  parties' subjective motives for engaging in litigation.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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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

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Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.

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

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

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

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

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In a suit against Ian,Jenna obtains an injunction.This is

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

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Deb and Earl are involved in a lawsuit.This is

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The term common law refers to law that is common throughout the world.

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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?

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Erin believes that a higher,or universal,law exists that applies to all human beings.Erin asserts that each written law should reflect the principles inherent in this higher law.Erin

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The courts,in interpreting statutory law,may rely on the common law as a guide to what the legislators intended.

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Administrative law consists of the rules,orders,and decisions of administrative agencies.

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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

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Charles is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law,which does not include interpretations of

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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​

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Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.

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

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

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

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

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In a suit against Ian,Jenna obtains an injunction.This is​

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

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Deb and Earl are involved in a lawsuit.This is​

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The term common law refers to law that is common throughout the world.

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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?

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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​

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Erin believes that a higher,or universal,law exists that applies to all human beings.Erin asserts that each written law should reflect the principles inherent in this higher law.Erin​

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The courts,in interpreting statutory law,may rely on the common law as a guide to what the legislators intended.

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Administrative law consists of the rules,orders,and decisions of administrative agencies.

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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​

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Charles is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law,which does not include interpretations of​

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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

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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

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Erin believes that a higher,or universal,law exists that applies to all human beings.Erin asserts that each written law should reflect the principles inherent in this higher law.Erin

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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

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Charles is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law,which does not include interpretations of

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