Question 1

The government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer in a case involving behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether. This kind of case involves

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural law.
B)  private law.
C)  civil law.
D)  criminal law.

Question 2

Describe the doctrine of precedent and its application to common law.

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The doctrine of precedent, which develop...

Question 3

Henry David Thoreau felt that war was unjust and therefore refused to pay his taxes when the United States declared war on Mexico. Thoreau felt that there was a higher law than the law of the land. Which theory of jurisprudence was he applying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal positivism
B)  Natural law
C)  Legal realism
D)  Common law

Question 4

If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer in a case involving behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether. This kind of case involves

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Henry David Thoreau felt that war was unjust and therefore refused to pay his taxes when the United States declared war on Mexico. Thoreau felt that there was a higher law than the law of the land. Which theory of jurisprudence was he applying?

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Describe the doctrine of precedent and its application to common law.

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If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority.

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In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision.

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Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer in a case involving behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether. This kind of case involves

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Henry David Thoreau felt that war was unjust and therefore refused to pay his taxes when the United States declared war on Mexico. Thoreau felt that there was a higher law than the law of the land. Which theory of jurisprudence was he applying?

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Describe the doctrine of precedent and its application to common law.

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If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority.

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In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision.

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