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Question #1

The Uniform Commercial Code has been adopted in all fifty states.

A True

B False

Question #2

The U.S. Constitution reserves to the federal government all powers not granted to the states.

A False

B True

Question #3

The U.S. Constitution is the basis of all law in the United States.

A True

B False

Question #4

The party against whom a lawsuit is brought is the plaintiff or petitioner.

A True

B False

Question #5

The decisions made by the courts establish the boundaries of the law as it applies to almost all business relationships.

A False

B True

Question #6

The courts, in interpreting statutory law, often rely on the common law as a guide to what the legislators intended.

A False

B True

Question #7

Procedural law consists of all laws that outline the methods of enforcing rights.

A True

B False

Question #8

Laws and government regulations affect almost all business activities.

A False

B True

Question #9

In most legal controversies, there is one single correct result.

A True

B False

Question #10

Decisions by higher courts are not binding on lower courts.

A True

B False

Question #11

Although cases may be similar, no two cases are ever identical in all respects.

A True

B False

Question #12

The U.S. Congress enacts a new federal statute that imposes liability on businesses hiring employees without verifying their citizenship status. This statute applies

A only to businesses not covered by state law.

B to none of the states.

C to all of the states.

D the manufacturing and marketing of products.

Question #13

The Pennsylvania legislature enacts a state law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by

A the federal government only.

B the state of Pennsylvania only.

C the United States Supreme Court only.

D no one.

Question #14

Sara believes that she has a strong case against Tom for the breach of an employment contract. Despite this belief, Sara cannot file a suit against Tom after the expiration of the time allowed for the filing under

A the remedy at law.

B the doctrine of laches.

C an equitable maxim.

D a statute of limitations.

Question #15

Maggie and Nate enter into a contract for the sale of a car, but Nate later refuses to deliver the car. Maggie asks a court to order Nate to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

A specific performance.

B rescission.

C beyond the court’s authority.

D damages.

Question #16

Larry enters into a contract with Motivational Education Services to host a panel discussion at a sales conference. When the conference is postponed indefinitely, Larry asks a court to cancel the contract and return the parties to the positions that they held before its formation. This request involves

A an action that the court cannot order.

B rescission.

C an injunction.

D specific performance.

Question #17

Karen is a judge hearing the case of Local Dispatch Co. v. National Transport Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Karen to find cases on point—previously decided cases that, in relation to the case under consideration, are

A at odds.

B exactly identical.

C as different as possible.

D as similar as possible.

Question #18

Jane enters into a contract with Jill to provide 100 roses for a dinner party. Jill fails to deliver the roses. Jane initiates a suit against Jill, asking the court to order Jill to refund Jane’s payment. Jane is

A the defendant.

B the plaintiff.

C the binding authority.

D the persuasive authority.

Question #19

In the case of Retail Sales Corp. v. Trucking Delivery Co., the court may rule contrary to a precedent if the court decides that the precedent

A would lead to unintended consequences.

B would not bring about the result the judge prefers.

C is incorrect or inapplicable.

D is not in line with the judge’s personal values

Question #20

Dave and Ellen enter into a contract via e-mail. When a dispute arises over the performance of the deal, Dave files a suit against Ellen. The emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the Internet is referred to by the term

A equitable maxims.

B civil law.

C IRAC.

D cyberlaw.

Question #21

Data Analytics, Inc., is a corporation engaged in the business of compiling, analyzing, and marketing data. To accomplish its purposes, Data Analytics obtains financing, and hires and fires employees. Laws and government regulations affect such business activities as

A business financing.

B all of the choices.

C hiring and firing decisions.

D the manufacturing and marketing of products.

Question #22

Beth is a victim of Carl’s violation of a criminal law. Criminal law is concerned with

A wrongs committed against the public as a whole.

B the prosecution of private individuals by other private individuals.

C the relief available when a person’s rights are violated.

D the prosecution of public officials by private individuals.

Question #23

A provision in the California state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution. If challenged

A the state provision, not the U.S. Constitution, will be enforced.

B the provisions will be balanced to reach a compromise.

C the U.S. Constitution, not the state provision, will be enforced.

D neither provision will be enforced.

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