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| The document that sets forth the framework of a government and its relationship to the people it governs is | a constitution |
| How many distinct stages do most societies go through in forming their legal systems? | four |
| If a state constitution and the U.S. Constitution conflict, which prevails? | the U.S. Constitution |
| Which of these is based on the current standards or customs of the people? | common law |
| Which of these is dictated from above by a sovereign or other central authority? | positive law |
| Which of the following will police investigate? | criminal matters |
| Where did equity courts develop? | England |
| Laws made by administrative agencies are often called | rules and regulations |
| Which of these terms describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases? | a precedent |
| Business laws greatly affect | business firms and consumers |
| The current American legal system has evolved from various sources throughout the centuries. However, the United States legal system is based on | English common law |
| When Dorothea moved into her community and wanted to start a home-based business, the city required her to purchase a $20 permit and to register her business name with the local county government. This situation is an example of a(n) | ordinance |
| Which type of law allows for flexibility within a legal system? | common law |
| Last winter Jaime purchased a new automobile. After driving approximately 5,000 miles the vehicle malfunctioned on the interstate causing the car to flip over and slide into the cement embankment. Jaime was severely injured and was hospitalized for two weeks. This injury resulting from a manufacturer's defect is an example of a(n) | tort |
| Which of the following is true regarding federal case law? | created after a trial has ended and one of the parties appeals case to a higher court and created by the judicial branch |
| In order to provide stability to a legal system, courts use prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases. These prior cases are known as | precedents |
| At what level are laws created in the United States? | federal, state, and local government |
| Meryle Ann's mother recently died and, unfortunately, did not leave any type of will for her estate. In order to properly divide her mother's estate amongst her and her brothers, Meryle Ann will hire a lawyer to handle this case. In which specialty area should she seek to find a lawyer? | civil law |
| Raye and Yasmin own and operate a trucking company in which they transport goods and supplies from their home state to 43 other states in the United States. Who has the power to provide regulations that Raye and Yasmin must follow in their type of commerce? | federal government |
| The division of powers between people and their governments protecting U.S. citizens from government actions is set forth in the | The Bill of Rights ...... first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. |
| In order to produce a stable society society's laws should have two qualities: ____________________ and ____________________. | flexibility, predictability |
| Marcos is completing his criminal justice degree at a local university hoping to become a law enforcement officer. In addition to his degree he will complete an officer training program in his city. He will learn when and how police officers can make arrests as well as the methods used in trials. Marcos will study _________________________ law to understand the steps involved in making arrests. | procedural law |
| Because it is a higher, appellate court, the supreme court is not bound to follow ______________________________ regarding case law in deciding similar cases. | doctrine of stare decisis |
| Trevor's driver's license expires on his birthday next month. Law requires that on or before his birthday he must contact his state's motor vehicle division to apply and pay for a renewal. The motor vehicle division is an example of a(n) ______________________________. | administrative agency |
| Many state legislatures throughout the country established laws regarding emission control systems on motor vehicles. Drivers within these states have two years to comply with this new law. These emission control laws are examples of ____________________. | statutes |
| Because prohibition of public profanity is an enforceable rule of conduct in Chris' hometown, Chris was issued a ticket when he began cursing outside a local restaurant. This enforceable rule of conduct is known as a(n) ____________________. | law |
| When a law is invalid because it conflicts with either the federal or a state's constitution, it is said to be ____________________. | unconstitutional |
| Esteban and Ana own a two-story home with a swimming pool in the backyard. Last weekend, they invited their neighbors to their home for a "springtime pool party" in their backyard. During this party, their neighbor, Cliff, slipped over a garden hose resulting in a broken ankle and head wound requiring several stitches. Cliff decides to sue Esteban and Ana to pay for the medical expenses. ____________________ law applies giving Cliff the right to sue Esteban and Ana. | Civil |
| Yoko obtained a secured loan from a local finance company. In finalizing the loan documents, Yoko agreed that should she default on the loan, the finance company could seize several items of her personal property to resell to pay off the balance of the loan. The law protecting the finance company from loan defaults is part of a body of widely adopted business laws known as ______________________________. | UCC or Uniform Commercial Code |
| The law defines burglary as "entering a building without permission when intending to commit a crime." ____________________ law defines burglary and other offenses such as murder, breach of contract, and negligence. | substantive |
