(LU) JURI 510 Legal Systems & Research - Knowledge Test I (LU) JURI 510 Legal Systems & Research - Knowledge Test I (LU) JURI 510 Legal Systems & Research - Knowledge Test I
, 1. What is the primary function of the doctrine of stare decisis in
the U.S. legal system?
a) To ensure laws remain static over time
b) To make law unpredictable
c) To promote consistency and predictability in the law
d) To replace judicial interpretation with legislative action
Answer: c) To promote consistency and predictability in the
law
Rationale: The doctrine of stare decisis ensures that courts follow
precedents set by previous decisions, promoting legal consistency
and predictability.
2. Which of the following legal research tools is primarily used for
locating scholarly articles and law reviews?
Answer: c) HeinOnline
Rationale: HeinOnline is specifically known for its extensive
collection of law reviews and scholarly articles.
3. In which type of jurisdiction do federal courts generally NOT
have authority?
a) Federal question jurisdiction
b) Personal jurisdiction
c) Diversity jurisdiction
d) Local jurisdiction
Answer: d) Local jurisdiction
Rationale: Federal courts generally have authority over federal
question and diversity cases but not over purely local matters
typically reserved for state courts.
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