Question 1

The branch of public law that deals with the various regulatory functions and activities of agencies of the government is:

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A)   criminal law.
B)   administrative law.
C)   Constitutional law.
D)   substantive law.

Question 2

The final arbiter as to the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or by the legislature of a state is the Supreme Court of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not ordinarily a part of a reported opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)   The essential facts.
B)   The names of the attorneys representing the parties.
C)   What pleadings are material to the issues.
D)   The application of legal principles involved in the case.

Question 4

Once a court has decided a case, the principle of stare decisis precludes correction of erroneous decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A decision of an appeals court in Minnesota would be recorded in the:

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A)   state's statutory code.
B)   Minnesota administrative code.
C)   North Western regional reporter.
D)   Federal Supplement.

Question 6

Chase and Piper asked a court for reformation of their contract based on the fact that they made a mutual mistake. They can seek an equitable remedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify three essential functions of law.

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Question 8

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal statutes.
B)   International treaties.
C)   Case law as developed through the U.S. Supreme Court.
D)   The U.S. Constitution.

Question 9

The party who files an appeal is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   plaintiff.
B)   appellant.
C)   appellee.
D)   defendant.

Question 10

A constitution restricts the powers of the government and specifies the rights and liberties of the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is correct regarding the decisions of state trial courts?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are generally not reported.
B)   They are reported in regional reports.
C)   They are reported in state court reports.
D)   They are binding upon lower courts based upon the principle of stare decisis .

Question 12

All laws are derived from morals, but some moral precepts are not enforced by legal sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The three distinct and independent branches of the United States government are:

Accepted Answer

A)   the executive branch, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.
B)   the federal judiciary, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.
C)   the federal judiciary, the Congress, and the executive branch.
D)   the state government, the federal government, and local government.

Question 14

Which one of the following is NOT true of a suit brought under criminal law?

Accepted Answer

A)   It must be brought by the government.
B)   It may be a state or a federal case.
C)   Proof of guilt must be "by preponderance of the evidence."
D)   Conviction may result in imprisonment.

Question 15

Which of the following is correct with regard to treaties in the United States legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)   They have no legal effect.
B)   Under the U.S. Constitution, they must be signed by the President and approved by the U.S. Senate.
C)   They have no effect on business law.
D)   They must be approved by the states before they have the force of law.

Question 16

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is preponderance of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A judge deciding a common law case must look for guidance to similar cases previously decided by that court or superior courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The __________ is a group composed of lawyers, judges, and law teachers who assumed the task of preparing "an orderly restatement of the general common law of the United States."

Accepted Answer

A)   American Legal Bar
B)   American Law Institute
C)   National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
D)   National Reporter System

Question 19

Explain how the terms civil law and civil law system differ.

Accepted Answer

The term "civil law" is the law dealing ...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Specific performance.
B)   Injunction.
C)   Reformation.
D)   Money damages.

Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The burden of proof required in a criminal case is preponderance of the evidence.

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Which of the following is correct regarding the decisions of state trial courts?

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All laws are derived from morals, but some moral precepts are not enforced by legal sanctions.

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Chase and Piper asked a court for reformation of their contract based on the fact that they made a mutual mistake. They can seek an equitable remedy.

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Which of the following is not ordinarily a part of a reported opinion?

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What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

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The final arbiter as to the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or by the legislature of a state is the Supreme Court of the United States.

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A constitution restricts the powers of the government and specifies the rights and liberties of the people.

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Identify three essential functions of law.

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Once a court has decided a case, the principle of stare decisis precludes correction of erroneous decisions.

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A decision of an appeals court in Minnesota would be recorded in the:

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be an equitable remedy?

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The branch of public law that deals with the various regulatory functions and activities of agencies of the government is:

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Which one of the following is NOT true of a suit brought under criminal law?

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The three distinct and independent branches of the United States government are:

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A judge deciding a common law case must look for guidance to similar cases previously decided by that court or superior courts.

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The __________ is a group composed of lawyers, judges, and law teachers who assumed the task of preparing "an orderly restatement of the general common law of the United States."

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The party who files an appeal is the:

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Explain how the terms civil law and civil law system differ.

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Which of the following is correct with regard to treaties in the United States legal system?

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