Question 1

The government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer in a case involving behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether. This kind of case involves:

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A)   Procedural law.
B)   Private law.
C)   Civil law.
D)   Criminal law.

Question 2

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 approved the district court's decision and upheld the outcome in the case.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The doctrine of precedent requires:

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A)   that the victim testify.
B)   that the defendant testify.
C)   a 12-member jury of the defendant's peers.
D)   judges to base rulings on previous cases. D

Question 5

The Minnesota legislature passed a law requiring that employers allow each employee adequate time within each four consecutive hours of work to utilize the nearest convenient restroom.This law is:

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A)   an executive order.
B)   an ordinance.
C)   a statute.
D)   a stare decisis.

Question 6

Common law refers to:

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A)   law that is the same or similar in all the states.
B)   law made when judges decide cases and then follow those decisions in later cases.
C)   law made by legislatures in the form of statutes.
D)   the legal systems of France,Germany,and Italy.

Question 7

The doctrine of stare decisis:

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A)   makes the legal process more expensive.
B)   is an equitable remedy.
C)   makes the law more predictable.
D)   is unimportant to the common law.

Question 8

The issue in Kuehn v Pub Zone was

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A)   Legal Positivism.Can a bar serve drunk patrons?
B)   Did the bar have a duty to protect its patrons?
C)   Is a bar allowed to exclude motorcycle riders from the premises?
D)   Can the government prosecute patrons who get into fights on private property?

Question 9

Federalism is a double layered system of government with a state and federal government with limited powers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The United States Supreme Court has the power to:

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A)   appoint judges to serve on the Supreme Court.
B)   declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.
C)   issue executive orders.
D)   ratify treaties.

Question 11

A rule that establishes maximum length of work shifts for air traffic controllers is an example of an administrative regulation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

President Nixon issued wage-price controls in an effort to stabilize the economy.This use of executive power was:

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A)   an illegal usurption of legislative powers which belong to the Congress.
B)   a valid use of power,known as an executive order.
C)   a valid use of power creating a treaty.
D)   an illegal usurption of the regulatory powers of administrative agencies. B

Question 13

The federal judicial branch of the U.S.government:

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A)   interprets statutes.
B)   passes statutes.
C)   issues executive orders.
D)   creates administrative agencies.

Question 14

Identify and explain the parts of the following case name: Palsgraf v.Long Island Railroad Co.,248 N.Y.339,162 N.E.99,New York Court of Appeals.

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The case name is Palsgraf v.Long Island ...

Question 15

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:

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A)   a jury.
B)   a judge exercising equitable powers.
C)   an executive order.
D)   a subpoena.

Question 16

Common law is a body of cases decided by legislatures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration promulgated a rule requiring warehouse employees to wear hardhats when in the vicinity of an operating forklift.The purpose of the hardhats is to protect employees from danger of falling objects.This rule is:

Accepted Answer

A)   an executive order.
B)   a statute.
C)   common law.
D)   administrative law.

Question 18

More Americans law comes from which country?

Accepted Answer

A)   Framce
B)   England
C)   Spain
D)   Aztecs

Question 19

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

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tony raped Jane in the parking lot of Joe's Brew Pub.The District Attorney's office prosecuted Tony on rape charges.Subsequently,Jane filed a lawsuit against Tony for money damages.Classify each legal action.

Accepted Answer

A)   The District Attorney's case was a criminal case; Jane's lawsuit was a civil case.
B)   The District Attorney's case was a civil case.Jane's lawsuit was a criminal case.
C)   Both cases are criminal.
D)   Both cases are civil. A

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The government itself prosecutes the wrongdoer in a case involving behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether. This kind of case involves:

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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 approved the district court's decision and upheld the outcome in the case.

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

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The doctrine of precedent requires:

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The Minnesota legislature passed a law requiring that employers allow each employee adequate time within each four consecutive hours of work to utilize the nearest convenient restroom.This law is:

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Common law refers to:

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The doctrine of stare decisis:

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The issue in Kuehn v Pub Zone was

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Federalism is a double layered system of government with a state and federal government with limited powers.

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The United States Supreme Court has the power to:

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A rule that establishes maximum length of work shifts for air traffic controllers is an example of an administrative regulation.

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President Nixon issued wage-price controls in an effort to stabilize the economy.This use of executive power was:

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The federal judicial branch of the U.S.government:

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Identify and explain the parts of the following case name: Palsgraf v.Long Island Railroad Co.,248 N.Y.339,162 N.E.99,New York Court of Appeals.

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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:

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Common law is a body of cases decided by legislatures.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration promulgated a rule requiring warehouse employees to wear hardhats when in the vicinity of an operating forklift.The purpose of the hardhats is to protect employees from danger of falling objects.This rule is:

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More Americans law comes from which country?

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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.

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Tony raped Jane in the parking lot of Joe's Brew Pub.The District Attorney's office prosecuted Tony on rape charges.Subsequently,Jane filed a lawsuit against Tony for money damages.Classify each legal action.

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