BUL 3310 Exam 1 FSU Bailey- Questions
& Answers
The building code of River City requires that elevators in public buildings be inspected every
nine months. Hal did not have the elevators in his seven story office building inspected for two
years. He was brought before a city magistrate and fined $10,000. His offense would be
classified as a ________________. Correct Ans-Public tort
If the laws of several jurisdictions are involved in a case, the doctrine of res judicata will
determine which state law will apply.
True
False Correct Ans-False
Components of Codes of Ethics often include ____ .
Obey the law
Be honest and open
Treat people with respect
All of the above Correct Ans-All of the above
,The party who lost at trial and files an appeal is called the ____________. Correct Ans-
Appellant
If the federal and state governments engage in the same activity, such as taxing businesses and
individuals, they are said to exercise ______________powers. Correct Ans-Concurrent
Crimes such as murder and rape, which are recognized as heinous in all civilizations, are
examples of malum prohibitum crimes.
True
False Correct Ans-False
Financial Wizard, whose office was in New York City, scammed billions of dollars from
investors in a vast securities fraud scheme. Securities fraud is a federal crime and also a crime in
New York State. The U.S. Attorney wants to try Wizard on the federal charges and the New York
State Attorney wants to try him on the state charges. What result? Correct Ans-Wizard can be
subjected to two trials: he violated two different sets of laws, one on the federal level and one on
the state level, so double jeopardy will not attach.
The belief that the law reflects the biases of a ruling class is a foundation of the ____ school of
legal thought. Correct Ans-Critical Legal Studies
Sue, a resident of Somerset County, Maryland, and David, a resident of Broome County, New
York, are fighting over land located in Sussex County, Delaware. Under traditional rules of
venue, the trial to determine ownership would take place in Correct Ans-Sussex County
,Under substantive due process, laws that restrict any fundamental liberty, such as political free
speech of interstate travel, will be reviewed under Correct Ans-Strict scrutiny
Which of the following statements about criminal intent is false? Correct Ans-The intent to
commit a crime is the same thing as the motive for committing a crime.
Ethics involves determining how one should act based on a group's determination of right and
wrong.
True
False Correct Ans-True
The provision in the Constitution that requires that the courts in each state recognize the validity
of contracts and court decisions from other states is the _________Clause. Correct Ans-Full
Faith and Credit
"Clear and convincing evidence" is the easiest level of proof for a party with the burden of proof
to meet.
True
False Correct Ans-False
The power to regulate commerce with foreign nations is exclusive to the federal government.
True
False Correct Ans-True
, Rights/duties ethical systems are may be based on ____. Correct Ans-Religious standards
Philosophical principles
A theory of social contracts
Which of the following are legal protections available to a business that allow a business to
capitalize on the firms intellectual property: Correct Ans-all of the above are legal protections
for intellectual property
The written questions that parties to a suit send each other that are answered in writing under
oath are interrogatories.
True
False Correct Ans-True
Assume that Iowa passes a law requiring that all beverages sold in the state in plastic containers
must be bottled in 1 plastic. Assume also that it is the practice in the bottling industry to put
beverages in 2 containers. Special bottles will have to be bought for distribution in Iowa and
special procedures developed for their handling. If out- of- state bottlers bring suit challenging
the constitutionality of Iowa's law, which test will the court apply? Correct Ans-Does the law
impose an undue burden on interstate commerce without conferring a substantial benefit on
Iowa?
& Answers
The building code of River City requires that elevators in public buildings be inspected every
nine months. Hal did not have the elevators in his seven story office building inspected for two
years. He was brought before a city magistrate and fined $10,000. His offense would be
classified as a ________________. Correct Ans-Public tort
If the laws of several jurisdictions are involved in a case, the doctrine of res judicata will
determine which state law will apply.
True
False Correct Ans-False
Components of Codes of Ethics often include ____ .
Obey the law
Be honest and open
Treat people with respect
All of the above Correct Ans-All of the above
,The party who lost at trial and files an appeal is called the ____________. Correct Ans-
Appellant
If the federal and state governments engage in the same activity, such as taxing businesses and
individuals, they are said to exercise ______________powers. Correct Ans-Concurrent
Crimes such as murder and rape, which are recognized as heinous in all civilizations, are
examples of malum prohibitum crimes.
True
False Correct Ans-False
Financial Wizard, whose office was in New York City, scammed billions of dollars from
investors in a vast securities fraud scheme. Securities fraud is a federal crime and also a crime in
New York State. The U.S. Attorney wants to try Wizard on the federal charges and the New York
State Attorney wants to try him on the state charges. What result? Correct Ans-Wizard can be
subjected to two trials: he violated two different sets of laws, one on the federal level and one on
the state level, so double jeopardy will not attach.
The belief that the law reflects the biases of a ruling class is a foundation of the ____ school of
legal thought. Correct Ans-Critical Legal Studies
Sue, a resident of Somerset County, Maryland, and David, a resident of Broome County, New
York, are fighting over land located in Sussex County, Delaware. Under traditional rules of
venue, the trial to determine ownership would take place in Correct Ans-Sussex County
,Under substantive due process, laws that restrict any fundamental liberty, such as political free
speech of interstate travel, will be reviewed under Correct Ans-Strict scrutiny
Which of the following statements about criminal intent is false? Correct Ans-The intent to
commit a crime is the same thing as the motive for committing a crime.
Ethics involves determining how one should act based on a group's determination of right and
wrong.
True
False Correct Ans-True
The provision in the Constitution that requires that the courts in each state recognize the validity
of contracts and court decisions from other states is the _________Clause. Correct Ans-Full
Faith and Credit
"Clear and convincing evidence" is the easiest level of proof for a party with the burden of proof
to meet.
True
False Correct Ans-False
The power to regulate commerce with foreign nations is exclusive to the federal government.
True
False Correct Ans-True
, Rights/duties ethical systems are may be based on ____. Correct Ans-Religious standards
Philosophical principles
A theory of social contracts
Which of the following are legal protections available to a business that allow a business to
capitalize on the firms intellectual property: Correct Ans-all of the above are legal protections
for intellectual property
The written questions that parties to a suit send each other that are answered in writing under
oath are interrogatories.
True
False Correct Ans-True
Assume that Iowa passes a law requiring that all beverages sold in the state in plastic containers
must be bottled in 1 plastic. Assume also that it is the practice in the bottling industry to put
beverages in 2 containers. Special bottles will have to be bought for distribution in Iowa and
special procedures developed for their handling. If out- of- state bottlers bring suit challenging
the constitutionality of Iowa's law, which test will the court apply? Correct Ans-Does the law
impose an undue burden on interstate commerce without conferring a substantial benefit on
Iowa?
