Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing — 6th Edition (Joanne B. Hames & Yvonne
Ekern, 2018)
300Question MCQ Test Bank | Complete Instructor's Manual & Test Bank
Exam Overview
| Item | Details |
|||
| Course Title | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing |
| Textbook | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 6th Edition |
| Authors | Joanne Banker Hames, DeAnza College; Yvonne Ekern, Santa Clara University
School of Law |
| Publisher | Pearson Education |
| ISBN13 | 9780134559841 |
| Level | Undergraduate / Paralegal Studies / Legal Studies |
| Number of Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options: A–D) |
| Correct Answers | 1 per question |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question / 300 total marks |
| Difficulty Mix | 40% Easy, 40% Medium, 20% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 300 minutes (recommended) |
| Coverage | Chapters 1–16 + Appendices C (Legal Citation) and D (Research Strategies) |
| Language | English |
,| Instructions | Choose the best answer for each question. Answer and explanation are
provided immediately after each question. |
Table of Contents
| Unit | Chapter | Topic | Questions |
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| Unit One: Foundations of Legal Research | 1 | Introduction to Legal Research, Writing, and
Analysis | Q1–Q20 |
| | 2 | The Starting Point: Analyzing Facts and Identifying Legal Issues | Q21–Q40 |
| | 3 | Finding and Analyzing Case Law | Q41–Q60 |
| Unit Two: Understanding and Analyzing Legal Authority | 4 | How to Read and Summarize a
Case Law Decision | Q61–Q78 |
| | 5 | Constitutions, Statutes, and Administrative Regulations | Q79–Q98 |
| | 6 | Statutory and Constitutional Analysis | Q99–Q116 |
| Unit Three: Research Tools and Techniques | 7 | Secondary Sources | Q117–Q134 |
| | 8 | Digests | Q135–Q150 |
| | 9 | Validating Your Research: Using Shepard's, KeyCite, and Other Citators | Q151–Q168 |
| Unit Four: ComputerAssisted Legal Research | 10 | ComputerAssisted Legal Research
(CALR): Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law | Q169–Q184 |
| | 11 | ComputerAssisted Legal Research (CALR): The Freely Accessible Internet | Q185–
Q198 |
| Unit Five: Legal Writing | 12 | Basic Legal Writing Skills | Q199–Q216 |
| | 13 | The Memorandum of Law: Predictive Legal Writing | Q217–Q236 |
| | 14 | Writing to the Court: Persuasive Writing | Q237–Q254 |
,| | 15 | Motion Practice: Research and Writing Issues | Q255–Q270 |
| | 16 | Legal Correspondence | Q271–Q284 |
| Appendices | App. C | Legal Citation | Q285–Q294 |
| | App. D | Research Strategies: An Overview | Q295–Q300 |
Questions, Answers & Explanations
UNIT ONE: Foundations of Legal Research
Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis (Q1–Q20)
Q1. The primary goal of legal research is to ______.
A. Memorize all statutes
B. Find authority relevant to a legal issue
C. Draft legal documents
D. Interview clients
Answer: B
Explanation: Legal research aims to locate and analyze legal authority that applies to a
specific issue or question.
, Q2. Primary authority in legal research refers to ______.
A. Legal encyclopedias
B. The law itself, such as constitutions, statutes, and case law
C. Law review articles
D. Treatises
Answer: B
Explanation: Primary authority consists of the actual law: constitutions, statutes,
regulations, and court decisions.
Q3. Secondary authority in legal research includes ______.
A. United States Code
B. Federal Register
C. Legal encyclopedias and treatises
D. Supreme Court decisions
Answer: C
Explanation: Secondary sources explain, interpret, or analyze the law but are not the law
itself.
Ekern, 2018)
300Question MCQ Test Bank | Complete Instructor's Manual & Test Bank
Exam Overview
| Item | Details |
|||
| Course Title | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing |
| Textbook | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 6th Edition |
| Authors | Joanne Banker Hames, DeAnza College; Yvonne Ekern, Santa Clara University
School of Law |
| Publisher | Pearson Education |
| ISBN13 | 9780134559841 |
| Level | Undergraduate / Paralegal Studies / Legal Studies |
| Number of Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options: A–D) |
| Correct Answers | 1 per question |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question / 300 total marks |
| Difficulty Mix | 40% Easy, 40% Medium, 20% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 300 minutes (recommended) |
| Coverage | Chapters 1–16 + Appendices C (Legal Citation) and D (Research Strategies) |
| Language | English |
,| Instructions | Choose the best answer for each question. Answer and explanation are
provided immediately after each question. |
Table of Contents
| Unit | Chapter | Topic | Questions |
|||||
| Unit One: Foundations of Legal Research | 1 | Introduction to Legal Research, Writing, and
Analysis | Q1–Q20 |
| | 2 | The Starting Point: Analyzing Facts and Identifying Legal Issues | Q21–Q40 |
| | 3 | Finding and Analyzing Case Law | Q41–Q60 |
| Unit Two: Understanding and Analyzing Legal Authority | 4 | How to Read and Summarize a
Case Law Decision | Q61–Q78 |
| | 5 | Constitutions, Statutes, and Administrative Regulations | Q79–Q98 |
| | 6 | Statutory and Constitutional Analysis | Q99–Q116 |
| Unit Three: Research Tools and Techniques | 7 | Secondary Sources | Q117–Q134 |
| | 8 | Digests | Q135–Q150 |
| | 9 | Validating Your Research: Using Shepard's, KeyCite, and Other Citators | Q151–Q168 |
| Unit Four: ComputerAssisted Legal Research | 10 | ComputerAssisted Legal Research
(CALR): Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law | Q169–Q184 |
| | 11 | ComputerAssisted Legal Research (CALR): The Freely Accessible Internet | Q185–
Q198 |
| Unit Five: Legal Writing | 12 | Basic Legal Writing Skills | Q199–Q216 |
| | 13 | The Memorandum of Law: Predictive Legal Writing | Q217–Q236 |
| | 14 | Writing to the Court: Persuasive Writing | Q237–Q254 |
,| | 15 | Motion Practice: Research and Writing Issues | Q255–Q270 |
| | 16 | Legal Correspondence | Q271–Q284 |
| Appendices | App. C | Legal Citation | Q285–Q294 |
| | App. D | Research Strategies: An Overview | Q295–Q300 |
Questions, Answers & Explanations
UNIT ONE: Foundations of Legal Research
Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis (Q1–Q20)
Q1. The primary goal of legal research is to ______.
A. Memorize all statutes
B. Find authority relevant to a legal issue
C. Draft legal documents
D. Interview clients
Answer: B
Explanation: Legal research aims to locate and analyze legal authority that applies to a
specific issue or question.
, Q2. Primary authority in legal research refers to ______.
A. Legal encyclopedias
B. The law itself, such as constitutions, statutes, and case law
C. Law review articles
D. Treatises
Answer: B
Explanation: Primary authority consists of the actual law: constitutions, statutes,
regulations, and court decisions.
Q3. Secondary authority in legal research includes ______.
A. United States Code
B. Federal Register
C. Legal encyclopedias and treatises
D. Supreme Court decisions
Answer: C
Explanation: Secondary sources explain, interpret, or analyze the law but are not the law
itself.
