Question 1

Diana is a state court judge.In her court,as in most state courts,she may grant in a particular case

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A)  a legal remedy only.
B)  an equitable remedy or a legal remedy but not both.
C)  equitable and legal remedies.
D)  neither an equitable nor a legal remedy.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In a lawsuit 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?

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In a common law legal system,past judici...

Question 3

Congress can only pass legislation that falls within the limits set up by the U.S.Constitution.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Courts often rely on the common law as a guide to interpreting legislation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Each state has its own constitution.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

A court may depart from a precedent if the precedent is no longer valid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The federal government and the state governments constitute the U.S.le?gal system.This system is based on the legal system of

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A)  Ancient Greece.
B)  continental European nations.
C)  England.
D)  predominantly Muslim countries.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The South Carolina Supreme Court decides the case of Toy Co.v.Umbrella Corp.The court issues an opinion that does not indicate which justice authored it.This opinion is

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A)  a concurring opinion.
B)  a dissenting opinion.
C)  an en banc decision.
D)  a per curiam opinion.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Deductive reasoning involves a main premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To Serena,the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most signifi?cant.Serena is

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A)  a legal positivist.
B)  a legal rationalist.
C)  a legal realist.
D)  a person who adheres to the natural law tradition.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Leona enters into a contract with Munchie Bakery to cater a sales con?fer?ence.When the conference is postponed indefinitely,Leona asks a court to cancel the contract.This request involves

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A)  an equitable remedy.
B)  an unenforceable demand.
C)  a remedy at law.
D)  a type of harm.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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

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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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Julius is a judge.How the Julius and the judges in other courts interpret a particular statute determines

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A)  how that statute will be applied.
B)  how the law needs to be changed.
C)  how the common law should be codified.
D)  nothing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Eliza is a state court judge.Flora appears in a case in Eliza's court,claim?ing that Glover breached a contract.As in most state courts,Eliza may

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A)  award damages or cancel the contract.
B)  award damages only.
C)  cancel the contract only.
D)  neither award damages nor cancel the contract.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

A jury's good sense and careful consideration of consequences is known as jurisprudence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The U.S.Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Brian's pick-up truck collides with Miranda's semi-trailer on a county highway.Weighing Brian's liability for the collision,Rachel,a judge,reasons by analogy.To reason by analogy is to

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A)  compare the facts in previous cases and apply the same rule of law.
B)  compile summaries of court decisions on particular topics.
C)  employ logic through a major premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion.
D)  proceed from one point to another with the focal point being the result.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

As a judge,Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law.Common law is

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A)  administrative law.
B)  case law.
C)  civil law.
D)  statutory law.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

A judge's view of the law is of little importance in a common law legal system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A: Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning

Diana is a state court judge.In her court,as in most state courts,she may grant in a particular case

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In a lawsuit 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?

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Congress can only pass legislation that falls within the limits set up by the U.S.Constitution.

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Courts often rely on the common law as a guide to interpreting legislation.

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Each state has its own constitution.

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A court may depart from a precedent if the precedent is no longer valid.

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The federal government and the state governments constitute the U.S.le?gal system.This system is based on the legal system of

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The South Carolina Supreme Court decides the case of Toy Co.v.Umbrella Corp.The court issues an opinion that does not indicate which justice authored it.This opinion is

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Deductive reasoning involves a main premise,a minor premise,and a conclusion.

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To Serena,the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most signifi?cant.Serena is

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Leona enters into a contract with Munchie Bakery to cater a sales con?fer?ence.When the conference is postponed indefinitely,Leona asks a court to cancel the contract.This request involves

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

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Julius is a judge.How the Julius and the judges in other courts interpret a particular statute determines

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Eliza is a state court judge.Flora appears in a case in Eliza's court,claim?ing that Glover breached a contract.As in most state courts,Eliza may

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

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A jury's good sense and careful consideration of consequences is known as jurisprudence.

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The U.S.Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

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Brian's pick-up truck collides with Miranda's semi-trailer on a county highway.Weighing Brian's liability for the collision,Rachel,a judge,reasons by analogy.To reason by analogy is to

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As a judge,Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law.Common law is

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