Question 1

Lawyers originated in Anglo-Saxon courts,where they were used to mediate disputes.

Accepted Answer

Lawyers, as a profession and in the context of mediating disputes, have origins that predate Anglo-Saxon courts, with historical records indicating their presence in ancient civilizations such as Rome and Greece.

Question 2

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 vetoed bill can only become law if both the House and the Senate override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in each chamber.

Question 3

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

The statement accurately describes how Judge Jane is using precedent to make her decision.

Question 4

DoorWay Computers,Inc. ,the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent Handyman Hardware,Inc.from using the domain name,"DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether DoorWay is entitled to this remedy.

Accepted Answer

Trademark disputes such as this are typically decided by a judge in a court of law, not by a jury. The judge would determine whether trademark infringement has occurred and if an injunction is an appropriate remedy.

Question 5

In the House of Representatives,a state's voting power is based on its

Accepted Answer

In the House of Representatives, a state's voting power is based on its population. Each state is allotted a certain number of representatives based on their population, and each representative has one vote in the House. This means that states with larger populations have more voting power in the House than states with smaller populations.

Question 6

Common law refers to

Accepted Answer

Common law is based on the principles and precedents created by the courts through their decisions in cases, which are then followed by other courts in similar cases. It is thus distinct from statutory law, which is created by legislatures through the enactment of laws. While common law principles may be applied in various jurisdictions, they may be interpreted or applied differently depending on the specific circumstances of a case. Common law is primarily associated with legal systems derived from the English tradition, like those found in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Question 7

A rule that establishes maximum length of work shifts for air traffic controllers demonstrates an agency imposing a regulation.

Accepted Answer

The rule setting limits on work shifts for air traffic controllers is an example of an agency imposing a regulation.

Question 8

Congress can create a statute on any topic at all.

Accepted Answer

Congress has broad powers to create statutes, but its authority is limited to specific areas outlined in the Constitution, such as taxation, defense, and interstate commerce. It cannot legislate on matters outside of these enumerated powers.

Question 9

Hasbro,Inc. ,the trademark owner of "Candy Land," sought a court injunction to stop Internet Entertainment Group,LTD from using the domain name,"candyland.com." Internet Entertainment Group had established a sexually explicit site at the domain name.This injunction would have to be issued by

Accepted Answer

The court injunction requested by Hasbro, Inc. would need to be issued by a judge. This legal order would prohibit Internet Entertainment Group from using the domain name "candyland.com" for their sexually explicit website.

Question 10

The case called Kuehn v.Pub Zone would reveal that Kuehn is the plaintiff,since the plaintiff is always listed first.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The case called Kuehn v.Pub Zone would reveal that...

Question 11

Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car.Sally can sue Wilfred in criminal court.

Accepted Answer

Sally cannot sue Wilfred in criminal court as criminal courts handle cases where a crime has been committed. However, Sally can sue Wilfred in civil court for damages caused by the accident.

Question 12

Common law is a body of cases decided by legislatures.

Accepted Answer

Common law is a body of law developed through judicial decisions, not by legislatures.

Question 13

In 1994,the Arizona Supreme Court decided the case of Hernandez v.Arizona Board of Regents and found a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers.If in 2008 a Flagstaff,Arizona,plaintiff brings a lawsuit against an Arizona university's fraternity for providing alcohol to members under the legal drinking age,the Hernandez v.Arizona Board of Regents case will serve as precedent.

Accepted Answer

This statement is correct as the case of Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents established a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers, and this precedent will apply to any similar cases brought forward in the future.

Question 14

In the case of Panavision Int'l.v.Toeppen,the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision.This means that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals approved the district court's decision and upheld the outcome in the case.

Accepted Answer

Affirming a district court means that the appellate court approves and upholds the decision made by the lower court. Therefore, the answer is true.

Question 15

The three branches of government in the United States are

Accepted Answer

The three branches of government in the United States are the executive (headed by the President), legislative (including the Congress), and judicial (including the Supreme Court). Option A, B, and D have incorrect or unfamiliar terms.

Question 16

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

Criminal law involves cases where the government or state prosecutes individuals who have committed crimes or behaviors that are seen as a threat to society as a whole. This type of law is concerned with punishing wrongdoers for their actions, rather than resolving disputes between individuals, which is the focus of civil or private law.

Question 17

Under the natural law theory of jurisprudence,an unjust law is no law at all.

Accepted Answer

According to natural law theory, laws that do not follow the principles of natural justice or go against basic human rights cannot be considered legitimate laws. Therefore, an unjust law is not considered a law at all under this theory.

Question 18

Congress passed a law imposing penalties for displaying "indecent" material online where children could see it.If the U.S.Supreme Court subsequently rules that the statute conflicts with the First Amendment of the U.S.Constitution,the statute is void.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has the power to strike down laws that are found to be in conflict with the Constitution, including the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech. If the Court were to find that the law imposing penalties for displaying "indecent" material online where children could see it violated the First Amendment, the law would no longer be enforceable.

Question 19

In Anglo-Saxon society,men were put into groups of ten,known as a "tithing" and were individually held responsible for any injury caused by any member of the group.This is the forerunner of the idea of business partnerships.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The idea of holding a group of individuals responsible for the actions of one another is the basis for the concept of partnerships.

Question 20

The doctrine of precedent is binding on all courts from county courts to the U.S.Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of precedent, or stare decisis, means that courts are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts in the same jurisdiction, but the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court and is not bound by precedent in the same way lower courts are. Lower courts must follow the precedents set by the Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court can overrule its own previous decisions.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Law