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LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 1 Quiz

Question 1 Stare decisis literally means what?

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 Let the decision stand.

 Let the decision rest.

 Let the verdict stand.

 Let the verdict rest.

Question 2

The ability to enforce law consistently while retaining enough flexibility to adapt to changes in societal standards is the definition of which of the following?

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 Modern law

 Modern balance

 Current law

 Current balance

Question 3 Congress has the sole authority to pass

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state treaties.

 criminal law.

 international law.

statutory law.

Question 4 During formation of the national government, individual states were left intact because

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the fledgling nation was at war.

the federal government was too weak to force the states into giving up the notion of individual statehood.

the states threatened secession and civil war.

they could more effectively respond to the citizens’ needs.

Question 5 At the state level, the head of the executive branch is the

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state governor.

 state attorney general.

 state legislator.

 state senators.

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1 Who determines the boundaries for the circuit court of appeals?

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 Congress

 Individual state’s executive branch

 Individual state’s judicial branch

 U.S. courts of appeals

Question 2

Which of the following responses is not a reason for the limited number of published trial court opinions?

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 Cost-effectiveness

 Lack of customers to purchase the publications

 Limited value of trial opinions

 Frequency of overturned opinions

Question 3 What is the first step in preparing a case brief?

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 Identify key issues.

 Identify key facts.

 Identify similar cases.

 Identify similar verdicts.

Question 4 Originally, the U.S. Constitution provided for which of the following?

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Thirteen colonial courts

Military courts

A single federal court

Courts to be created by each of the states and overseen by the Congress

Question 5 The specific elements of a judicial opinion are often written in which format?

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 Bullet format

 Detailed format

 Key issue format

 Narrative format

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 3 Quiz

Question 1 Collections of federal laws are usually known as what?

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 Annotated statutes

 Criminal code

 Civil code

 U.S. Code

Question 2 Who must approve constitutional amendments by a three-fourths vote?

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 House of Representatives

 Senate

 State legislatures

 U.S. registered voters

Question 3 Members of the House of Representatives are elected based on

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 total state population.

 the number of state senators.

 the population in a specific geographical district.

 the number of registered voters within a specific geographical district.

Question 4 To be elected to the Senate, which of the following are two requirements that must be satisfied?

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 At least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen by birth

 At least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for 9 years

At least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen by birth

 At least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen for 9 years

Question 5 How can Congress overturn a veto?

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 This is not authorized by the Constitution

 Two-thirds majority

 Three-fourths majority

 Supreme Court intervention

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 4 Quiz

Question 1 Agency laws must serve the functions of clarification and

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 analysis.

 legislative standards.

 original law.

 enforcement.

Question 2 The Supreme Court has established several major criteria that must be followed in the creation and operation of any administrative agency. This is included in the

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 Constitution.

 delegation doctrine.

 enabling act.

 precedent.

Question 3 How can an administrative agency be created?

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 Legislative enactment

 Order of the judiciary

 Two-thirds approval of House of Representatives

 Two-thirds approval of Senate

Question 4 Which of the following is a collection of statutes with a definitive statement expressing the goals of Congress on a particular subject?

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 Administrative Procedure Act

 Code of Federal Regulations

 Delegation doctrine

 Enabling act

Question 5 Before an agency comes into existence, the president must

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 create a bill.

 create new legislation.

 issue a delegation doctrine.

 issue an executive order.

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 5 Quiz

Question 1 At the state level, the head of the executive branch is the

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 state governor.

 state attorney general.

 state legislator.

 state senators.

Question 2 The naturalist theory was based on what belief?

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Few individuals have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

The aristocracy has the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

All individuals have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

The court system has the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

Question 3 Federal law-enforcement agencies are considered a component of the

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 executive branch.

 Federal Bureau of Investigations.

 judicial branch.

 legislative branch.

Question 4 The traditional balance equals the rights of the people versus what?

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 The rights of society

 The rights of the state

 The rights of the individual

 The rights of the government

Question 5 What type of law is most effective in dealing with a large or national industry that requires monitoring for public welfare or safety?

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 Administrative law

 Business law

 Commercial law

 Delegated law

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 6 Quiz

Question 1 What is presumed when an individual fails to object to a court’s authority over him in a civil suit?

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 The authority of the court over the individual and their assets

 The authority of the court over the legal issues in the case

 The authority of the court over the individual’s liberty

 The authority of the court over the individual’s criminal guilt or innocence

Question 2 Where does the authority originate for a court to impose jurisdiction over persons beyond their geographical boundaries?

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 Original jurisdiction

 Personam geographical jurisdiction

 Long-arm statutes

 State extradition statutes

Question 3 What does in personam jurisdiction mean?

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 Authority of the court to affect a person’s rights over specific property

 Prevents the court from forcing an individual to appear in court

 Authority of the court to affect all of a person’s property interests

 Allows a citizen to initiate a case against the federal government

Question 4 Which of the following provides the authority of a court over the actual dispute between the parties?

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 Federal statute

 Long-arm statute

 Subject matter jurisdiction

 Quasi in rem jurisdiction

Question 5 Which of the following is considered a corporation’s domicile?

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 Any state in which the corporation generates revenue

 The state in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation

 The state in which the corporation’s registered agent resides

 The various states in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 7 Quiz

Question 1 Which of the following is someone who is equipped with knowledge of the law and capable of performing most functions traditionally performed only by attorneys?

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 Law clerk

 Paralegal

 Legal secretary

 Law office administrator

Question 2 Who has the responsibility to apply the law and reach a conclusion regarding the outcome of a legal dispute?

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 Attorney

 Witness

 Jury

 Paralegal

Question 3 What must a licensed attorney use to identify and evaluate all relevant legal principles in a given circumstance?

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 Analytical ability

 Established precedent

 Paralegal

 Citations of authority

Question 4 A judge who disagrees with a decision but is in the minority may issue what type of opinion?

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 Abstaining

 Concurring

 Dissenting

 Minority

Question 5 What are two of the commonly recognized methods of monitoring the level of skill of established paralegals?

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 Education and licensure

 Certification and tort

 Licensure and certification

 Tort and licensure

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 8 Quiz

Question 1 A sole proprietorship is a business owned by (1 point):

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1) one or more persons and is not incorporated.

2) one person.

3) one person and is incorporated.

4) one or more persons, with one person who operates it.

Question 2 A partnership is a business that:

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1) is owned by more than one person and is incorporated.

2) is owned by two persons and is not incorporated.

3) is owned by two or more persons and is not incorporated.

4) requires all profits and losses to be borne equally.

   Question 3 Corporations:

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1) may be owned by one or more than one person.

2) may not be owned by only one person.

3) must be owned by a person different from the person who operates it.

4) must be owned and operated by the same persons.

Question 4 A business that ends automatically with a change in the only member of ownership is a:

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1) partnership.

2) sole proprietorship.

3) general partnership

4) corporation.

Question 5 A business in which one or more owners is not permitted to have input into the regular operations is a:

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1) general corporation.

2) limited partnership.                             

3) general partnership.

4) sole proprietorship.

 

LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence

Unit 9 Quiz

Question 1 Which of the following provides the authority of a court over the actual dispute between the parties?

Question options:

 Federal statute

 Long-arm statute

 Subject matter jurisdiction

 Quasi in rem jurisdiction

Question 2 All states have a court within each of their counties. These courts are known as

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 appellate courts.

 circuit courts.

 trial courts.

 U.S. district-county courts.

Question 3 One type of federal jurisdiction that occurs when a primary issue is disputed based on federal law is known as

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 federal concern.

 federal case.

 federal subject matter jurisdiction.

 federal question.

Question 4 When does a pendent claim exist?

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When a suit is filed with federal and state issues in federal court

When a suit with multiple state law issues are filed in federal court

When there are separate issues from a common source filed in one suit in federal court

When a single state issue is filed in state court and removed to federal court

Question 5 What does in personam jurisdiction mean?

Question options:

 Authority of the court to affect a person’s rights over specific property

 Prevents the court from forcing an individual to appear in court

 Authority of the court to affect all of a person’s property interests

 Allows a citizen to initiate a case against the federal government