Definition of the "law" correct answers That which must be obeyed and followed by citizens, subject to sanctions or legal consequences; a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority and having binding legal force.
General functions of the law include: correct answers K...
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Definition of the "law" correct answers That which must be obeyed and followed by citizens,
subject to sanctions or legal consequences; a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by
controlling authority and having binding legal force.
General functions of the law include: correct answers Keeping the peace
Shaping moral standards
Promoting Social Justice
Maintaining the Status Quo
Facilitating orderly change
Facilitating Planning
Providing a basis for compromise
Maximizing Individual freedom
The US legal system is one of the most comprehensive fair and socialistic systems of law ever
developed and enforced. correct answers False
The US system of the law evolves and changes alone with the norms of society, technology and
the growth and expansion of ________ in the US and the world. correct answers Commerce
Expansion of commerce can cause new laws to emerge
Plessy v. Ferguson correct answers Court case that was overturned in the case of Brown v. Board
of Education.
The case of Brown vs. Board of Education dealt with ________ correct answers Separate but
equal educational opportunities.
English common law was law developed by judges who issued their opinions when deciding
cases. correct answers True
Federal Statutes are the supreme law of the land correct answers False
Constitution of the United States of America correct answers The supreme law of the land.
Executive orders are passed by the state and federal legislatures. correct answers False
Executive orders are passed by the executive branch
The doctrine of stare decisis correct answers Is based on common law tradition, works with case
law decided by judges, creates consistency through the use of precedents.
The concept of flexibility in the law correct answers U.S. law evolves and changes along with
the norms of society, technology, and the growth and expansion of commerce in the United
States and the world.
, Valid federal laws take precedence over any conflicting state or local laws. correct answers True
Federal pre-emption doctrine
IRAC is a method used to examine legal cases correct answers True
Issues
Rule of law
Analysis of rationale
Conclusion; legal
There are two major court systems in the United States the federal court and the bankruptcy
courts. correct answers False
Two major courts are the federal court and the state courts in the 50 different states.
US District Courts are trial courts and the US courts of appeals from the US District Courts
correct answers True
US Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president and then affirmed every four years by
a vote of the general population. correct answers False
They are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
A federal question case arises under the US Constitution, treaties, or federal statutes and
regulations. correct answers True
Jurisdiction of the federal courts.
In order to bring a lawsuit a plaintiff must have a stake in the outcome referred to as the proper
venue correct answers False
Venue is the proper location for the suit
Standing to Sue is when the plaintiff has a stake in the outcome.
In personom jurisdiction means the court has jurisdiction over the _________. correct answers
person
The landmark case of International Shoe sets the legal standards for correct answers establishes
the minimum contacts standard and proper application of the long arm statute.
The case of Zippo Manufacturing is important as it establishes correct answers An important
case that established a test for determining when a court has jurisdiction over the owner or
operator of an interactive, semi-interactive, or passive website.
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