MGMT 311 EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⁕ A case comes before a Wisconsin state trial court on the subject of free speech on the
internet. It is a case of first impression, meaning that no case involving the same issue has
been decided by the Wisconsin courts. In deciding such a case, it would not be considered
proper for the judge to consider: Answer: equitable maxims
⁕ Joseph is appointed to serve as an officer for a federal agency. He is appointed by the
president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He is to serve for a six-year
fixed term and cannot be removed without cause (even if there is a change in the president).
Joseph is most likely serving in: Answer: an independent agency
⁕ Sarah prevails in her lawsuit against Carl for injuries she sustained in a car accident. As a
result, Sarah is entitled to a remedy. In the U.S. legal system, Sarah's remedy will most likely
be in the form of: Answer: damages
⁕ Monroe is reviewing an appellate case for class and must correctly identify the parties to
the case. In the case, the original defendant (Franklin) is appealing his conviction by the State
of Idaho. In the appeals case, Franklin is known as the: Answer: appellant
⁕ The Indiana state legislature passes a law increasing the minimum jail time for repeat
violent offenders. This law becomes part of a body of law known as: Answer: statutory law
⁕ All of the cases that have been decided by U.S. judges, as well as by English judges prior to
the American Revolution, constitute a body of law known as: Answer: common law
⁕ Assume that Congress passes a law establishing a new administrative agency to oversee
cyberterrorism issues. The agency writes rules to enable itself to carry out its duties. The rules
written by the agency will be known as: Answer: administrative law
,⁕ The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) passes a
new uniform act related to texting while driving. This uniform act: Answer: becomes the law
in every state that adopts the uniform act through legislative action.
⁕ The city of Flagstaff passes legislation to make it illegal to carry an open container of
alcohol on any city street at any time. This legislation is called: Answer: an ordinance
⁕ Law Answer: A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and
between individuals and their society
⁕ Liability Answer: The state of being legally responsible (liable) for something, such as a
debt or obligation
⁕ Constitutional law Answer: Law that is based on the U.S. Constitution and the
constitutions of the various states
⁕ Statutory law Answer: The body of law enacted by legislative bodies (as opposed to
constitutional law, administrative law, or case law)
⁕ Uniform laws Answer: A model law created for the states to consider adopting. If a state
adopts the law, it becomes statutory law in that state. Each state has the option of adopting or
rejecting all or part.
⁕ Ordinances Answer: A law passed by a local governing unit, such as a city or a county
⁕ Administrative agency Answer: A federal or state government agency created by the
legislature to perform a specific function, such as to make and enforce rules pertaining to the
environment.
⁕ Executive agencies Answer: An administrative agency within the executive branch of
government. At the federal level, executive agencies are those within the cabinet departments.
, ⁕ Independent Regulatory Agency Answer: An administrative agency that is not considered
part of the government's executive branch and is not subject to the authority of the president.
Independent agency officials cannot be removed without cause
⁕ Case law Answer: The rules of law announced in court decisions. Case law interprets
statutes, regulations, constitutional provisions, and other case law
⁕ Remedies Answer: The relief given to an innocent party to enforce a right or compensate
for the violation of a right
⁕ Common law Answer: The body of law developed from custom or judicial decisions in
English and U.S. courts, not attributable to a legislature
⁕ Courts of law Answer: A court in which the only remedies that can be granted are things of
value, such as money damages. In the early English king's courts, courts of law were distinct
from courts of equity
⁕ Remedies at law Answer: A remedy available in a court of law. Money damages are
awarded as a remedy at law.
⁕ Damages Answer: Definition:A monetary award sought as a remedy for a breach of
contract or a tortious act.
⁕ Courts of Equity Answer: A court that decides controversies and administers justice
according to the rules, principles, and precedents of equity
⁕ Remedies in equity Answer: A remedy allowed by courts in situations where remedies at
law are not appropriate. Remedies in equity include injunction, specific performance,
rescission and restitution, and reformation.
⁕ Breaches Answer: To violate a law, by an act or an omission, or to break a legal obligation
that one owes to another person or to society
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⁕ A case comes before a Wisconsin state trial court on the subject of free speech on the
internet. It is a case of first impression, meaning that no case involving the same issue has
been decided by the Wisconsin courts. In deciding such a case, it would not be considered
proper for the judge to consider: Answer: equitable maxims
⁕ Joseph is appointed to serve as an officer for a federal agency. He is appointed by the
president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He is to serve for a six-year
fixed term and cannot be removed without cause (even if there is a change in the president).
Joseph is most likely serving in: Answer: an independent agency
⁕ Sarah prevails in her lawsuit against Carl for injuries she sustained in a car accident. As a
result, Sarah is entitled to a remedy. In the U.S. legal system, Sarah's remedy will most likely
be in the form of: Answer: damages
⁕ Monroe is reviewing an appellate case for class and must correctly identify the parties to
the case. In the case, the original defendant (Franklin) is appealing his conviction by the State
of Idaho. In the appeals case, Franklin is known as the: Answer: appellant
⁕ The Indiana state legislature passes a law increasing the minimum jail time for repeat
violent offenders. This law becomes part of a body of law known as: Answer: statutory law
⁕ All of the cases that have been decided by U.S. judges, as well as by English judges prior to
the American Revolution, constitute a body of law known as: Answer: common law
⁕ Assume that Congress passes a law establishing a new administrative agency to oversee
cyberterrorism issues. The agency writes rules to enable itself to carry out its duties. The rules
written by the agency will be known as: Answer: administrative law
,⁕ The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) passes a
new uniform act related to texting while driving. This uniform act: Answer: becomes the law
in every state that adopts the uniform act through legislative action.
⁕ The city of Flagstaff passes legislation to make it illegal to carry an open container of
alcohol on any city street at any time. This legislation is called: Answer: an ordinance
⁕ Law Answer: A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and
between individuals and their society
⁕ Liability Answer: The state of being legally responsible (liable) for something, such as a
debt or obligation
⁕ Constitutional law Answer: Law that is based on the U.S. Constitution and the
constitutions of the various states
⁕ Statutory law Answer: The body of law enacted by legislative bodies (as opposed to
constitutional law, administrative law, or case law)
⁕ Uniform laws Answer: A model law created for the states to consider adopting. If a state
adopts the law, it becomes statutory law in that state. Each state has the option of adopting or
rejecting all or part.
⁕ Ordinances Answer: A law passed by a local governing unit, such as a city or a county
⁕ Administrative agency Answer: A federal or state government agency created by the
legislature to perform a specific function, such as to make and enforce rules pertaining to the
environment.
⁕ Executive agencies Answer: An administrative agency within the executive branch of
government. At the federal level, executive agencies are those within the cabinet departments.
, ⁕ Independent Regulatory Agency Answer: An administrative agency that is not considered
part of the government's executive branch and is not subject to the authority of the president.
Independent agency officials cannot be removed without cause
⁕ Case law Answer: The rules of law announced in court decisions. Case law interprets
statutes, regulations, constitutional provisions, and other case law
⁕ Remedies Answer: The relief given to an innocent party to enforce a right or compensate
for the violation of a right
⁕ Common law Answer: The body of law developed from custom or judicial decisions in
English and U.S. courts, not attributable to a legislature
⁕ Courts of law Answer: A court in which the only remedies that can be granted are things of
value, such as money damages. In the early English king's courts, courts of law were distinct
from courts of equity
⁕ Remedies at law Answer: A remedy available in a court of law. Money damages are
awarded as a remedy at law.
⁕ Damages Answer: Definition:A monetary award sought as a remedy for a breach of
contract or a tortious act.
⁕ Courts of Equity Answer: A court that decides controversies and administers justice
according to the rules, principles, and precedents of equity
⁕ Remedies in equity Answer: A remedy allowed by courts in situations where remedies at
law are not appropriate. Remedies in equity include injunction, specific performance,
rescission and restitution, and reformation.
⁕ Breaches Answer: To violate a law, by an act or an omission, or to break a legal obligation
that one owes to another person or to society
