BLAW 2200. EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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1. Public Law
Answer:
Law involving the relationship between individuals and the government.
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2. Civil Law
Answer:
Disputes between private individuals or businesses.
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3. Criminal Law
Answer:
Laws prohibiting behavior harmful to society.
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4. Statutory Law
Answer:
Law created by legislatures.
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5. Model Laws
Answer:
Suggested laws for states to adopt.
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6. Case Law
Answer:
Law created through court decisions.
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7. Precedent
Answer:
Previous court decision used as a guide.
, Question:
8. Stare Decisis
Answer:
Courts follow precedent.
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9. Originalism
Answer:
Interpreting the Constitution by its original meaning.
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10. Legal Realism
Answer:
Judges may consider social and political factors.
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11. Ethical Dilemma
Answer:
Difficult choice involving competing values.
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12. Public Disclosure Test
Answer:
Would you be comfortable if your decision were public?
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13. Golden Rule Test
Answer:
Treat others as you want to be treated.
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14. Universalization Test
Answer:
What if everyone did this?
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15. WH Process
Answer:
Ethical decision-making framework.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Public Law
Answer:
Law involving the relationship between individuals and the government.
Question:
2. Civil Law
Answer:
Disputes between private individuals or businesses.
Question:
3. Criminal Law
Answer:
Laws prohibiting behavior harmful to society.
Question:
4. Statutory Law
Answer:
Law created by legislatures.
Question:
5. Model Laws
Answer:
Suggested laws for states to adopt.
Question:
6. Case Law
Answer:
Law created through court decisions.
Question:
7. Precedent
Answer:
Previous court decision used as a guide.
, Question:
8. Stare Decisis
Answer:
Courts follow precedent.
Question:
9. Originalism
Answer:
Interpreting the Constitution by its original meaning.
Question:
10. Legal Realism
Answer:
Judges may consider social and political factors.
Question:
11. Ethical Dilemma
Answer:
Difficult choice involving competing values.
Question:
12. Public Disclosure Test
Answer:
Would you be comfortable if your decision were public?
Question:
13. Golden Rule Test
Answer:
Treat others as you want to be treated.
Question:
14. Universalization Test
Answer:
What if everyone did this?
Question:
15. WH Process
Answer:
Ethical decision-making framework.