Chapter 1 Assessment Answers
Matching Key Terms
1. g 4. k 7. m 10. c 13. l
True-False Quiz
16. F 19. T 22. T 25. F 28. F
Discussion Questions
31. Without the system of laws that currently exists, society would be in chaos since the
32. The law affects your personal or social life by regulations set by the government. This includes
items such as time, food, clothing, property rights, traffic laws, and laws set for personal safety. The
36. Common law is based on precedents and deals largely with torts. Statutory laws are those
Thinking Critically About the Law
37. Protection of the rights and freedom of individuals and organizations is well established by the
38. Every business must comply with various federal, state, and local laws that are primarily aimed
39. Legislatures at all levels of government pass many laws that apply only to businesses and
40. A precedent is a court decision on which later courts rely in similar cases. In some instances, a
court may be influenced by precedent; in other cases it may not. Whether a court follows a precedent,
Case Questions
42. a. N b. Y c. Y
Case Analysis
45. Principle of law: The statute prohibits the use or carrying of a firearm during a drug trafficking
46. Principle of law: The marriage license law in Connecticut recognizes the validity of a marriage
Legal Research
48. Students may navigate to Web sites that provide examples of small claims courts. Where these
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