Deck 1: Introduction to the Law and Our Legal System

Question 1

In a common law system,judges are not obligated to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions. 

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Businesspersons are expected to make decisions that are ethically sound.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Being a small-business owner means that you will never have to take on the role of finance manager,marketing manager or accountant. 

Question 5

A small business owner is likely to face legal questions when determining ways to reduce his small business's taxes.

Question 6

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

Question 7

Damages are a remedy at law. 

Question 8

In order to truly understand the law,it is important to understand the origins of the law. 

Question 9

There are legal questions involved when considering ways to raise capital so a business can grow. 

Question 10

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

Question 11

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights. 

Question 12

Many different laws may apply to a single business transaction. 

Question 13

Remedies in equity include injunctions. 

Question 14

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

Question 15

Courts do not depart from precedents. 

Question 16

There are legal questions involved when choosing an appropriate business organizational form. 

Question 17

Laws and government regulations affect almost all business activities.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

Whether financial statements created by an accountant need to be verified for accuracy is not a legal question. 

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Much of American law is based on​ 

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

Question 24

Under Ohio's state constitution,the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issues a new rule,the Polk County Commission approves a new property tax measure,and the professors and students at Ohio Law School publish the results of their most recent legal research.Sources of law include​ 

A) ​the measures approved by local governing bodies. 
B) ​the results of legal scholars' research. 
C) ​the rules issued by state administrative agencies. 
D) ​the measures approved by local governing bodies and the rules issued by state administrative agencies.

Question 25

Administrative law includes only state regulations. 

Question 26

Data Analytics,Inc.,is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling,analyzing,and marketing data.To accomplish its purposes,Data Analytics obtains financing,and hires and fires employees.Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as​ 

A) ​hiring and firing decisions. 
B) ​the manufacturing and marketing of products. 
C) business financing.​ 
D) ​all of the choices.

Question 27

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

Question 28

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​ 

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 29

No state has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety. 

Question 30

Cato and Dolly are involved in a lawsuit.The best definition of a lawsuit is​ 

A) ​a criminal prosecution, not a civil proceeding. 
B) ​a failure to perform a legal obligation. 
C) ​a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute. 
D) ​an enactment of law by a legislative body.

Question 31

Statutory law includes state statutes. 

Question 32

The U.S.Constitution reserves to the federal government all powers not granted to the states. 

Question 33

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes. 

Question 34

Criminal law focuses on duties that exist between persons. 

Question 35

Uniform laws apply in all states,including those in which the laws have not been adopted. 

Question 36

A judge's function is to make the law. 

Question 37

Constitutional law includes only the U.S.Constitution. 

Question 38

Government authorities cannot enforce national law. 

Question 39

Statutory law does not include county ordinances. 

Question 40

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source. 

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle,but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods.James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised.Ordering a party to perform what was promised is​ 

A) ​an equitable remedy. 
B) ​an unenforceable demand. 
C) ​an action. 
D) ​beyond the court's authority.

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

In a suit against Ethan,Francisco obtains an award of damages.This is​ 

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 45

Kevin is a judge hearing the case of Local Dispatch Co.v.National Transport Corp.Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kevin to find previously decided cases that,in relation to the case under consideration,are​ 

A) ​as different as possible. 
B) ​as similar as possible. 
C) ​at odds. 
D) ​exactly identical.

Question 46

Bob's Burgers n' Shakes Restaurant brings a suit in a court of law.At one time,a court of law could grant as a remedy only​ 

A) ​damages. 
B) ​an order to perform a contract as promised. 
C) ​a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute. 
D) an injunction.​

Question 47

As a judge,Bonnie applies common law rules.These rules develop from​ 

A) ​decisions of the courts in legal disputes. 
B) ​regulations issued by administrative agencies. 
C) ​statutes enacted by Congress and the state legislatures. 
D) ​uniform laws drafted by legal scholars.

Question 48

If a provision in the California state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S.Constitution​​ 

A) ​neither provision applies. 
B) ​the provisions are balanced to reach a compromise. 
C) ​the state constitution takes precedence. 
D) ​the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.

Question 49

In an action against Gina,Harry obtains a remedy.This is 

A) ​an administrative agency's enforcement of its rule. 
B) ​a principle of the law derived from earlier court cases. 
C) a statute enacted by a state legislature or Congress.​ 
D) ​the legal means to recover a right or to redress a wrong.

Question 50

Oak Street Market has a cause of action,which is best defined as​ 

A) a criminal prosecution, not a civil proceeding.​ 
B) ​a failure to perform a legal obligation. 
C) ​a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute. 
D) ​a situation giving a person a right to initiate a judicial proceeding.

Question 51

Judge Karen decides that the precedent for the case she is hearing is no longer correct due to technological changes.She overturns the precedent when she decides the case.It is likely that her case will​ 

A) ​go unnoticed by the public. 
B) ​be thrown out of court. 
C) ​receive a great deal of publicity. 
D) ​be ignored by the media.

Question 52

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

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 53

Eliza is a state court judge.Flora appears in a case in Eliza's court,claiming that Glover breached a contract.Eliza may 

A) ​award damages. 
B) ​imprison Glover. 
C) cancel the contract.​ 
D) ​award damages or cancel the contract.

Question 54

There are no precedents on which the court deciding the case Standard Resource Co.v.Topline Inventory,Inc.,can base its decision.The court can consider,among other things,​ 

A) ​the opinions of the friends and relatives of the judge. 
B) ​the results of a poll of those in the courtroom. 
C) ​public policy or social values. 
D) ​none of the choices.

Question 55

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

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 56

Mike and Nan are involved in a case.The best definition of a case is​ 

A) ​a criminal prosecution, not a civil proceeding. 
B) ​a failure to perform a legal obligation. 
C) ​a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute. 
D) ​a type of regulation applied to a business.

Question 57

The Tenth Amendment of the U.S.Constitution​ 

A) ​defines the powers and limitations of the federal government. 
B) gives state law precedence over federal law.​ 
C) ​gives the federal government the power to tax state governments. 
D) ​gives all citizens the right to bear arms.

Question 58

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 

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 59

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​ 

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 60

Deb and Earl are involved in a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute.This is​ 

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

Question 61

The Bay City Planning Department,the Coastal County Zoning Commission,the Delaware Environmental Quality Agency,and the U.S.Bureau of Land Management issue regulations.These rules constitute​ 

A) ​administrative law. 
B) ​case law. 
C) ​constitutional law. 
D) ​statutory law.

Question 62

Rupert is a victim of Sara's violation of a criminal law.Criminal law is concerned with​ 

A) ​the prosecution of private individuals by other private individuals. 
B) ​the prosecution of public officials by private individuals. 
C) ​the relief available when a person's rights are violated. 
D) ​wrongs committed against the public as a whole.

Question 63

National law is 

A) ​law that pertains to a particular nation. 
B) ​law that has an extraterritorial effect. 
C) ​all law that is applied within a nation's courts, including international law and the law of another country. 
D) ​federal law, as opposed to state law.

Question 64

In a dispute between Digital Hardware Corporation and Software Engineering Associates,Inc.,the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis.What is this doctrine?  What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system?​

Question 65

Criminal acts are prohibited by​ 

A) ​local statutes only. 
B) ​state statues only. 
C) ​federal statutes only. 
D) ​local, state, and federal statutes.

Question 66

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is a government agency that issues rules,orders,and decisions.The Colorado state legislature enacts statutes.The Washington County Board and the Silver City Council enact ordinances.Administrative law includes 

A) ​all laws that affect a business's operation. 
B) ​the rules, orders, and decisions of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 
C) ​statutes enacted by the Colorado state legislature. 
D) ​ordinances enacted by the Washington County Board and the Silver City Council.

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

Americans with a Better Cause (ABC),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?​

Question 69

Japan violates an international law.Other countries may​ 

A) ​impose fines on Japan. 
B) ​imprison Japan's leaders. 
C) ​boycott Japan's goods. 
D) ​tax Japanese citizens.

Question 70

A nation is a sovereign entity.This means that​ 

A) ​a nation must submit to international law. 
B) ​there is no higher authority to which a nation must submit. 
C) ​a nation must adhere to the standards of the United Nations. 
D) ​a nation is subject to the laws of its neighboring nations.

Question 71

Café Espresso is a coffee shop subject to the laws of Illinois.In Illinois,the highest-ranking (superior)law is​ 

A) ​a case decided by the Illinois Supreme Court. 
B) ​a rule created by a Illinois state administrative agency. 
C) ​a provision in the Illinois constitution. 
D) ​a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature.

Question 72

The branch of law dealing with the definition and enforcement of all private or public rights is​ 

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