Question 1

A treaty is a binding agreement between two states or between international organizations. If the executive branch negotiates a treaty it must then be approved by:

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A)   The House of Representatives
B)   All 50 states
C)   The Senate
D)   The Supreme Court
E)   All of CongressF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

The EU regulates taxes on Internet sales and the amount of pollution differently than the U.S. government. U.S. companies doing business in the EU:

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A)   Are required to comply with EU regulations only if their main headquarters are located within the European Union.
B)   Must pay taxes to the EU when conducting all business globally if they wish to do any business in the EU.
C)   Must comply with EU regulations when doing business in the European Union only.
D)   Are never required to comply with EU regulations as long as they are headquartered in the United States.
E)   Have the option to conduct business under either EU or U.S. regulations.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Regarding Ryan's legal problems in Winland, which is a true statement?

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A)   Ryan can rely upon the federal statutory laws of the U.S. as a defense but not the U.S. Constitution.
B)   Ryan is entitled to all U.S. Constitutional rights in Winland because he is a U.S. citizen, but he cannot rely on statutory law.
C)   Ryan can rely on U.S. laws as a defense only if he obtains an opinion from the office of the U.S. attorney that his operations in the U.S. have strictly complied with the law.
D)   Ryan must obey the laws of Winland when operating a business in Winland and cannot rely upon U.S. laws as a defense.
E)   Ryan can rely upon the federal statutory laws of the U.S. as a defense. Additionally, Ryan is entitled to all U.S. Constitutional rights in Winland because he is a U.S. citizen.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

[To the Dogs] Maria loves animals and is opening a grooming business. She believes that caring for animals properly is very important and plans to exceed any applicable regulations regarding cleanliness and health standards. Maria thinks, however, some local regulations make no sense. For example, there is a local ordinance that all dogs always must be kept on a leash when not in an inside area. Maria believes dogs need to exercise and to run freely in a safe area, so she is placing her business on a large lot with a fenced outside area. She thinks it is wrong to have to keep the dogs tied up while in a securely fenced area. She is aware that some members of the community have had success in changing local regulations by petitioning city council. Maria plans to proceed by petitioning to attempt a change in the leash law.
-Maria's strategy to try to change the law through petitioning city council, which others have done in the past, is rooted in which of the following?

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A)   Legal positivism
B)   The historical school
C)   Legal realism
D)   Natural law
E)   Cost-benefit analysisF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Jill hires Bob to deliver flowers to local customers. If Bob and Jill get into a dispute in regards to Bob's expenses and salary, what type of law would govern the dispute?

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A)   Private
B)   Joint
C)   Criminal
D)   Public
E)   Common lawF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

[The Stolen Laptop] Ricardo told Ashley that Bob stole her laptop computer from her car. The next day, Ashley confronted Bob and slapped him for stealing her laptop. Bob had Ashley arrested for slapping him, and the local district attorney prepared to prosecute Ashley on behalf of the state. Ashley sued Bob for damages to the laptop and for maliciously having her arrested. Bob also sued Ricardo for defamation, claiming Ricardo lied to Ashley about Bob stealing the laptop.
-Which statements are true regarding Ashley's claim against Bob for damages involving the laptop and her claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested?

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A)   The claim for damages involving the laptop and also the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested are civil claims involving private law.
B)   The claim for damages involving the laptop is a civil claim involving private law, but the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested is a civil claim involving public law.
C)   The claim for damages involving the laptop is a civil claim involving private law, but the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested is a criminal claim involving public law.
D)   The claim for damages involving the laptop is a civil claim involving private law, but the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested is a criminal claim involving private law.
E)   The claim for damages involving the laptop and also the claim that Bob maliciously had her arrested are criminal claims involving private law.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

"Legal positivism" is also known as "natural law."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Public law controls both disputes between private individuals and their government and disputes involving only private individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When the Supreme Court made its ruling on the legality of homosexual marriage, they considered social and economic conditions surrounding marriage rather than relying on precedent alone. This was an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Cost-benefit analysis
B)   Legal positivism
C)   Historical school
D)   Legal realism
E)   Executive positivismF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

If someone has failed to live up to a promise made to a business organization, the business organization should:

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A)   Seek a legal remedy within the courts
B)   Ask the lawmakers to impose a punishment upon the violation
C)   Publicly shame the violator for breaking his promise
D)   Turn to the executive branch to impose legal penalties
E)   Ask lawmakers and the executive branch to impose consequencesF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Presidents base the power to issue executive orders on Article II,

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following entities would be responsible to make new federal laws?

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A)   State legislatures
B)   Congress
C)   Judges
D)   The federal courts
E)   The executive branchF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Only civil law regulates the behavior of individuals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of pursuing change through identification with the vulnerable would involve:

Accepted Answer

A)   Arguing for stronger laws to protect abused children because abused children cannot protect themselves
B)   Arguing for a stronger law to protect abused children because treating child victims is too costly for the public
C)   Arguing for a stronger law to protect abused children because those who abuse children are not obeying duly authorized laws on child protection
D)   Arguing for a stronger law to protect abused children because other jurisdictions have stronger laws
E)   Arguing that current laws on child abuse should not be changed because of the tradition behind the lawsF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Model or uniform laws are a source of law that are binding on courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The group that urges states to enact model laws to provide greater uniformity of law is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Model Law on Uniform State Laws Organization
B)   Federal Uniform Law Commission
C)   National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
D)   Model and Uniform Law Consortium
E)   Uniform Statutory Enforcement CommissionF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Contracts, employment decisions and payments to suppliers are protected by business law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Case law interpretations are law, unless they are revoked later by new statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The supreme law of the land is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. Constitution
B)   Declaration of Independence
C)   U.S. Code
D)   Model Law
E)   Uniform CodeF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

When you read a case, you should:

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A)   Find the facts, look for the issue, critically think about the issue, and determine if your reasoning matches the reasoning of the judge.
B)   Identify the legal issues, apply the facts to the legal issues, and evaluate the reasoning of the judge in light of the facts of the case.
C)   Consider the truth of the facts of the case, identify legal questions raised, review the decision of the judge, and determine if the judge's decision was justified by the rule of law.
D)   Find the facts, look for the issue, identify the judge's reason and conclusion, locate the rules of law that govern the reasoning, and apply critical thinking to the judge's reasoning.
E)   Identify the facts, apply critical thinking skills to determine the truths of the facts, and identify how the judge interpreted the facts in the case.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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An example of pursuing change through identification with the vulnerable would involve:

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"Legal positivism" is also known as "natural law."

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Case law interpretations are law, unless they are revoked later by new statutory law.

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The EU regulates taxes on Internet sales and the amount of pollution differently than the U.S. government. U.S. companies doing business in the EU:

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A treaty is a binding agreement between two states or between international organizations. If the executive branch negotiates a treaty it must then be approved by:

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Only civil law regulates the behavior of individuals.

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Which of the following entities would be responsible to make new federal laws?

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Regarding Ryan's legal problems in Winland, which is a true statement?

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If someone has failed to live up to a promise made to a business organization, the business organization should:

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When you read a case, you should:

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The group that urges states to enact model laws to provide greater uniformity of law is called the ________.

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Presidents base the power to issue executive orders on Article II,

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When the Supreme Court made its ruling on the legality of homosexual marriage, they considered social and economic conditions surrounding marriage rather than relying on precedent alone. This was an example of:

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Public law controls both disputes between private individuals and their government and disputes involving only private individuals.

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Jill hires Bob to deliver flowers to local customers. If Bob and Jill get into a dispute in regards to Bob's expenses and salary, what type of law would govern the dispute?

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The supreme law of the land is the ________.

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Model or uniform laws are a source of law that are binding on courts.

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