1. Violations of civil laws can result in imprisonment.
a. True
b. False
2. If conduct is a criminal violation, it cannot also be a civil violation.
a. True
b. False
3. There are no criminal laws at the federal level.
a. True
b. False
4. Terms of a consulting contract are an example of private law.
a. True
b. False
5. Substantive laws provide the means and mechanisms for the enforcement of laws.
a. True
b. False
6. Stare decisis is Latin for “let the decision stand.”
a. True
b. False
7. The common law in each state is the same.
a. True
b. False
8. Jurisprudence is legal philosophy.
a. True
b. False
9. Zoning laws are substantive only.
a. True
b. False
10. The scholars of jurisprudence generally agree on the theory of law.
a. True
b. False
11. Statutory law exists at all levels of government.
a. True
b. False
12. The United States Code includes laws on anticompetitive activities as well as laws regulating the sale of securities.
a. True
b. False
13. Ordinances are generally found in state legislative codes.
a. True
b. False
14. The Code of Federal Regulations includes the enactments of federal administrative agencies.
a. True
b. False
15. States do not have administrative laws.
a. True
b. False
16. City ordinances generally cover the legal aspects of incorporation and securities registration.
a. True
b. False
17. Citations are a form of legal shorthand for referring to statutes, ordinances, and cases.
a. True
b. False
18. Constitutions exist at both state and federal levels.
a. True
b. False
19. The Internal Revenue Code is part of federal statutory law.
a. True
b. False
20. Equitable remedies are not available in courts of law in the United States.
a. True
b. False
21. Laws’ flexibility allow adjustments for technology changes.
a. True
b. False
22. A personnel manual is an example of private law.
a. True
b. False
23. Union/management laws demonstrate the role of law as a compromiser.
a. True
b. False
24. Criminal laws are generally enforced by individuals.
a. True
b. False
25. A multilateral treaty is a treaty among several nations.
a. True
b. False
26. The act of state doctrine permits other countries to intervene in a nation‘s government when human rights are
violated.
a. True
b. False
27. The EU has its own currency.
a. True
b. False
28. USENET.com is a United Nations information service.
a. True
b. False
29. The principle of stare decisis forbids a court from changing a doctrine already established judicially.
a. True
b. False
30. The Uniform Commercial Code and the Uniform Partnership Act are both enactments of Congress.
a. True
b. False
31. Party autonomy is not permitted in international contracts.
a. True
b. False
32. The EU will be disbanded in 2009.
a. True
b. False
33. Treaties are a source of international law.
a. True
b. False
34. Custom has no impact on international law.
a. True
b. False
35. Once a court decision is issued, it cannot be reversed without legislative action.
a. True
b. False
36. A curfew is an example of the type of law that would be found in city or town ordinances.
a. True
b. False
37. The uniform laws on partnerships and corporations are found codified in the United States Code.
a. True
b. False
38. There are agency regulations at both the state and federal levels.
a. True
b. False
39. Courts create and apply the common law.
a. True
b. False
40. If you run a red light and hit and injure a pedestrian, both civil and criminal laws will apply.
a. True
b. False
41. Most countries follow a philosophy of caveat emptor.
a. True
b. False
42. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has been adopted in all 50 states.
a. True
b. False
43. The CISG is another name for the UCC.
a. True
b. False
44. Scalping ordinances are an example of criminal laws.
a. True
b. False
45. Context is a factor in types of legal systems.
a. True
b. False
46. Courts interpret all levels of statutes and regulations.
a. True
b. False
47. Zoning is an example of private law.
a. True
b. False
48. A question about a licensing exam for a real estate agent is best answered by going to federal laws.
a. True
b. False
49. Statutes that eliminate constitutional protections are still valid if they are federal statutes.
a. True
b. False
50. The U.S. Constitution does not apply to the states.
a. True
b. False
51. Judicial review is one means for clarifying the meaning of laws.
a. True
b. False
52. Which of the following is not a purpose of law?
a. keeping order
b. influencing conduct
c. promoting equality
d. providing compromises
e. All of the above are purposes of law.
53. Several states have recently enacted legislation to permit casino gambling on river boats docked in their states.
Gambling is permitted only while the boats are traveling in the rivers surrounding or inside the states. One governor
issued the following statement: “It wouldn’t matter how many gaming statutes are passed or how many legislatures
passed them, the fact of the matter is that commercial gambling is wrong.” This governor‘s views:
a. indicate that he follows the positive law theory.
b. indicate that he follows the natural law theory.
c. indicate that he is against principles of justice.
d. are most parallel to those of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
54. Bill Blackburn is the new mayor of Oceanside, Washington. He discovered that the city-run utility requires a
deposit of $50 from new customers in homes. However, new customers who reside in apartments, condominiums,
or townhouses must pay a $500 deposit. Mayor Blackburn proposed that the utility deposit be $100 for all new
customers. Blackburn’s change fits best under which theory of law?
a. positive law theory
b. natural law theory
c. theory of justice
d. theory of custom
55. Which of the following is not an example of a law that promotes equality?
a. employment discrimination laws
b. antisegregation statutes
c. Social Security statutes
d. trespassing statutes
e. All of the above laws promote equality.
56. Which is the proper cite for the Code of Federal Regulations?
a. CFR
b. USC
c. USCFR
d. none of the above
57. Which of the following is not part of the United States Code?
a. 1933 Securities Act
b. Sherman Act
c. Equal Employment Opportunity Act
d. Uniform Commercial Code
e. All of the above are part of the United States Code.
58. Which is the proper cite for Executive Orders?
a. CFR
b. USC
c. E.O.O.C.
d. none of the above
59. The UCC has been adopted by:
a. all 50 states.
b. over half the states.
c. 49 states.
d. a quarter of the states, but it is rapidly gaining in adoptions.
60. Enactments of federal administrative agencies are found in:
a. the United States Code.
b. the Code of Federal Regulations.
c. U.S.C.
d. none of the above
61. In “cite 15 U.S.C. sec. 77,” the 15 represents:
a. page number.
b. volume number.
c. the session of Congress when enactment occurred.
d. none of the above
62. Uniform laws are:
a. required to be adopted by states.
b. written to make interstate business less complicated.
c. found in USC.
d. none of the above
63. Legal and equitable remedies:
a. are available in all courts in the United States.
b. are awarded by separate courts of equity and law.
c. are the same remedies.
d. exist only in the United States.
e. none of the above
64. Which is not an example of private law?
a. lease on a residential home
b. lease on a commercial building
c. zoning ordinances
d. contract for the sale of a car
e. employer regulations
65. Which of the following is not true regarding constitutional law?
a. exists at the state and federal levels
b. establishes government structure
c. establishes individual rights
d. can be changed by Congress