Question 1

State laws are the supreme law of the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are legal questions involved when choosing an appropriate business organizational form.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In 2005, Facebook launched a social media site that allows its users to designate certain other users as "friends." Facetrak, a gaming site that allows its users to play with designated "friends," claims that Facebook's use of the word constitutes false advertising and trademark infringement. Under the principles discussed in "A Sample Court Case," Apple, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., Facebook's use most likely

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A)   creates an impression of seamless integration with Facetrak's "friends."
B)   implies something false about the quality of Facebook's "friends."
C)   makes no statement about the quality of Facetrak's "friends."
D)   misleads gamers about the quality of Facebook's "friends."

Question 4

Eliza is a state court judge. Flora appears in a case in Eliza's court, claim?ing that Glover breached a contract. Which of the following actions may Eliza take?

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A)   Award damages or issue a decree of specific performance
B)   Imprison Glover, but not Flora
C)   Imprison Flora, but not Glover
D)   Order the parties to pay Eliza to render a favorable ruling

Question 5

In order to truly understand our legal system, it is important to understand the origins of the common law tradition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Money or property, including land, remedies at law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Statutory law includes state statutes and ordinances passed by cities and counties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Administrative law includes only state regulations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In an action against the sate of Idaho, Jaime obtains a remedy. This is

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A)   the relief given to an innocent party to enforce a right or to prevent or compensate for the violation of a right.
B)   medication paid for by the government.
C)   a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
D)   a situation or state of facts that gives a person a right to initiate a judicial proceeding.

Question 12

Japan violates an international law. Other countries may take coercive actions, which include

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A)   violating the same law in the same way with impunity.
B)   confiscating Japanese businesses.
C)   boycotting Japanese goods.
D)   taxing Japanese citizens.

Question 13

Smithy Saddlery is a saddle shop subject to the laws of New York. In New York, the highest-ranking (superior)  law is

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A)   a case decided by the New York Court of Appeals.
B)   a rule created by a New York state administrative agency.
C)   a provision in the New York constitution.
D)   a statute enacted by the New York legislature.

Question 14

Owen is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law, which does not include interpretations of

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A)   other case law.
B)   constitutional provisions.
C)   statutes.
D)   sound bites in the media.

Question 15

Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a suit against Knut, Leon obtains an injunction. This is

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A)   an order to do or to refrain from doing a particular act.
B)   an order to perform what was promised.
C)   a payment of money or property as compensation.
D)   the cancellation of a contract.

Question 17

The basis for the U.S. legal system is the natural law school.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Laws and government regulations affect almost all business activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Starlight Café brings a suit, seeking a remedy at law. A remedy at law is

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A)   the payment of money or property as compensation for damages.
B)   a decree of specific performance.
C)   a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute.
D)   an injunction.

Question 20

Judge Julia decides that the precedent for the case she is hearing is no longer correct due to technological changes. She overturns the precedent when she decides the case. It is most likely that her case will

Accepted Answer

A)   go unnoticed by the public.
B)   be thrown out of court.
C)   receive a great deal of publicity.
D)   be ignored by the media.

Exam 1: The Legal Environment

In an action against the sate of Idaho, Jaime obtains a remedy. This is

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Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.

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In a suit against Knut, Leon obtains an injunction. This is

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There are legal questions involved when choosing an appropriate business organizational form.

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Statutory law includes state statutes and ordinances passed by cities and counties.

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Judge Julia decides that the precedent for the case she is hearing is no longer correct due to technological changes. She overturns the precedent when she decides the case. It is most likely that her case will

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Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions.

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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. Which of the following actions may Eliza take?

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Owen is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law, which does not include interpretations of

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Japan violates an international law. Other countries may take coercive actions, which include

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Money or property, including land, remedies at law.

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Administrative law includes only state regulations.

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State laws are the supreme law of the United States.

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Laws and government regulations affect almost all business activities.

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Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

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Smithy Saddlery is a saddle shop subject to the laws of New York. In New York, the highest-ranking (superior) law is

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The basis for the U.S. legal system is the natural law school.

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Starlight Café brings a suit, seeking a remedy at law. A remedy at law is

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In order to truly understand our legal system, it is important to understand the origins of the common law tradition.

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Exam 1: The Legal Environment

In an action against the sate of Idaho, Jaime obtains a remedy. This is

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Statutes are laws enacted by Congress and the state legislatures and comprise one of the sources of American law.

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In a suit against Knut, Leon obtains an injunction. This is

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There are legal questions involved when choosing an appropriate business organizational form.

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Statutory law includes state statutes and ordinances passed by cities and counties.

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Judge Julia decides that the precedent for the case she is hearing is no longer correct due to technological changes. She overturns the precedent when she decides the case. It is most likely that her case will

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Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to follow the precedents established within their jurisdictions.

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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. Which of the following actions may Eliza take?

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Owen is a federal judge whose judicial decisions are part of case law, which does not include interpretations of

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Japan violates an international law. Other countries may take coercive actions, which include

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Money or property, including land, remedies at law.

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Administrative law includes only state regulations.

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State laws are the supreme law of the United States.

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Laws and government regulations affect almost all business activities.

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Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.

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Smithy Saddlery is a saddle shop subject to the laws of New York. In New York, the highest-ranking (superior) law is

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The basis for the U.S. legal system is the natural law school.

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Starlight Café brings a suit, seeking a remedy at law. A remedy at law is

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In order to truly understand our legal system, it is important to understand the origins of the common law tradition.

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