Question 1

Much of American law is based on

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A)  the English legal system.
B)  the Spanish legal system.
C)  the civil law of the Greeks.
D)  Ancient Chinese law.

Question 2

Maggie and Nate enter into a contract for the sale of a car,but Nate later refuses to deliver the car.Maggie asks a court to order Nate to perform as promised.Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

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A)  specific performance.
B)  damages.
C)  rescission.
D)  beyond the court's authority.

Question 3

Law consists of enforceable rules governing relationships among indi-viduals and between individuals and their society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Smith Saddlery is a saddle shop subject to the laws of New York.In New York,the highest-ranking (superior) law is

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A)  a case decided by the New York Court of Appeals.
B)  a rule created by a New York state administrative agency.
C)  a provision in the New York constitution.
D)  a statute enacted by the New York legislature.

Question 5

In Benny v.City Car Dealership,a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a con-tract for the sale of a car.Now a trial court in the same state is decid-ing Daphne v.Even Steven Auto Deals,Inc.,,a case with similar facts.Under the doctrine of stare decisis,the trial court is likely to

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A)  allow the minor to cancel the contract.
B)  disregard the Benny case.
C)  order the minor to cancel the contract.
D)  require the minor to fulfill the contract.

Question 6

The Uniform Commercial Code has been adopted,at least in part,in

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A)  all states.
B)  forty-five states.
C)  thirty-five states.
D)  no state.

Question 7

International law is the law of a foreign nation and varies from country to country.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Pennsylvania legislature enacts a state law that violates the U.S.Constitution.This law can be enforced by

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A)  no one.
B)  the federal government only.
C)  the state of Pennsylvania only.
D)  the United States Supreme Court only.

Question 9

Government authorities cannot enforce na-tional law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a suit against Knut,Leon 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 11

To Cody,the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most significant.Cody is a

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A)  legal positivist.
B)  legal rationalist.
C)  legal realist.
D)  person who adheres to the natural law school.

Question 12

Standard Business Company appeals a decision against it,in favor of Top Flight Corporation,from a lower court to a higher court.Standard is

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A)  the appellant.
B)  the appellee.
C)  the defendant.
D)  the plaintiff.

Question 13

Japan violates an international law.Other countries may take coercive actions,which include

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A)  violating the same law in the same way with impunity.
B)  confiscating Japanese businesses.
C)  boycotting Japanese goods.
D)  taxing Japanese citizens.

Question 14

In the case of Retail Sales Corp.v.Trucking Delivery Co.,the court may rule contrary to a precedent if the court decides that the precedent

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A)  is incorrect or inapplicable.
B)  is not in line with the judge's personal values.
C)  would lead to unintended consequences.
D)  would not bring about the result the judge prefers.

Question 15

A state law that conflicts with the U.S.Constitution will be deemed unconstitutional.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Administrative law includes only state regulations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Administrative law is a source of American law that is comprised of statutes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution

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A)  reserves to the states all powers not granted to the federal government.
B)  reserves to the federal government all powers not granted to the states.
C)  requires each state in the union to have its own constitution.
D)  does not exist.

Question 19

The basis for the U.S.legal system is the natural law school.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The American Law Institute was the only organization involved in developing the Uniform Commercial Code.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Business and Its Legal Environment

A state law that conflicts with the U.S.Constitution will be deemed unconstitutional.

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Administrative law includes only state regulations.

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The Pennsylvania legislature enacts a state law that violates the U.S.Constitution.This law can be enforced by

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International law is the law of a foreign nation and varies from country to country.

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Administrative law is a source of American law that is comprised of statutes.

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Maggie and Nate enter into a contract for the sale of a car,but Nate later refuses to deliver the car.Maggie asks a court to order Nate to perform as promised.Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

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In Benny v.City Car Dealership,a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a con-tract for the sale of a car.Now a trial court in the same state is decid-ing Daphne v.Even Steven Auto Deals,Inc.,,a case with similar facts.Under the doctrine of stare decisis,the trial court is likely to

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In a suit against Knut,Leon obtains an injunction.This is

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In the case of Retail Sales Corp.v.Trucking Delivery Co.,the court may rule contrary to a precedent if the court decides that the precedent

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Government authorities cannot enforce na-tional law.

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To Cody,the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most significant.Cody is a

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The Tenth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution

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Smith Saddlery is a saddle shop subject to the laws of New York.In New York,the highest-ranking (superior) law is

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The American Law Institute was the only organization involved in developing the Uniform Commercial Code.

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The basis for the U.S.legal system is the natural law school.

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Standard Business Company appeals a decision against it,in favor of Top Flight Corporation,from a lower court to a higher court.Standard is

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Japan violates an international law.Other countries may take coercive actions,which include

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Much of American law is based on

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The Uniform Commercial Code has been adopted,at least in part,in

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Law consists of enforceable rules governing relationships among indi-viduals and between individuals and their society.

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