BUL-2241 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
How is law defined? - Answer-Law is the order of rules that society uses to govern the conduct of
individuals. Law can be described as a bundle of right
What are the sources of law? - Answer-Constitutional law, Statutory law, Administrative law, Private
law, Statutory law, Case law, Precedent, Treaties, Executory orders, and State law.
Describe the classifications of law. - Answer-Substantive law, Procedural law, Criminal Law, Civil law,
and Equity.
The types of courts are best described as: - Answer-Courts with Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Original
Jurisdiction, General Jurisdiction, Limited and Special Jurisdiction, and Appellate Jurisdiction.
When does a Federal Court have general jurisdiction to hear a case? - Answer-Cases arising under U.S.
Constitution or statute.
What type of cases do state courts have jurisdiction to hear? - Answer-Civil cases, criminal cases, and
cases that do not meet the federal court jurisdictional requirements.
What is a jury? - Answer-A body of citizens sworn by a court to reach a verdict in a case.
, What are the initial steps you must take to initiate a lawsuit? - Answer-File a compliant or pleadings,
defendant served with process, defendant answers, discovery, and motion for summary judgment.
How is evidence presented at trial? - Answer-Through testimony, documentation, medical information,
photos, and physical evidence.
What is Business Ethics? - Answer-The balancing of the goals to make profits with the values of
individuals and society.
What is NOT a theory of Business Ethics? - Answer-Platos and Socrates.
What are the categories of ethical behavior? - Answer-Integrity, Promise-keeping, Loyalty, Fairness,
Doing no harm, and Maintain confidentiality.
What is NOT a question under the Blanchard/Peale test? - Answer-Is it illegal?
What Powers are NOT given to the States by the U.S. Constitution? - Answer-Power to create Ex Post
Facto Laws.
When can a State enact a law if there is silence by Congress in that area of law? - Answer-The State may
pre-empt the subject if national uniformity is unnecessary.
The Due Process Clause is found where in the U.S. Constitution? - Answer-The Fifth Amendment.
When does the Commerce Clause NOT apply? - Answer-A non-economic activity involving violence
against women.
What on the theories of interpretation of the Constitution applied by the Supreme Court? - Answer-
Bedrock view and living-document view.
Answers
How is law defined? - Answer-Law is the order of rules that society uses to govern the conduct of
individuals. Law can be described as a bundle of right
What are the sources of law? - Answer-Constitutional law, Statutory law, Administrative law, Private
law, Statutory law, Case law, Precedent, Treaties, Executory orders, and State law.
Describe the classifications of law. - Answer-Substantive law, Procedural law, Criminal Law, Civil law,
and Equity.
The types of courts are best described as: - Answer-Courts with Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Original
Jurisdiction, General Jurisdiction, Limited and Special Jurisdiction, and Appellate Jurisdiction.
When does a Federal Court have general jurisdiction to hear a case? - Answer-Cases arising under U.S.
Constitution or statute.
What type of cases do state courts have jurisdiction to hear? - Answer-Civil cases, criminal cases, and
cases that do not meet the federal court jurisdictional requirements.
What is a jury? - Answer-A body of citizens sworn by a court to reach a verdict in a case.
, What are the initial steps you must take to initiate a lawsuit? - Answer-File a compliant or pleadings,
defendant served with process, defendant answers, discovery, and motion for summary judgment.
How is evidence presented at trial? - Answer-Through testimony, documentation, medical information,
photos, and physical evidence.
What is Business Ethics? - Answer-The balancing of the goals to make profits with the values of
individuals and society.
What is NOT a theory of Business Ethics? - Answer-Platos and Socrates.
What are the categories of ethical behavior? - Answer-Integrity, Promise-keeping, Loyalty, Fairness,
Doing no harm, and Maintain confidentiality.
What is NOT a question under the Blanchard/Peale test? - Answer-Is it illegal?
What Powers are NOT given to the States by the U.S. Constitution? - Answer-Power to create Ex Post
Facto Laws.
When can a State enact a law if there is silence by Congress in that area of law? - Answer-The State may
pre-empt the subject if national uniformity is unnecessary.
The Due Process Clause is found where in the U.S. Constitution? - Answer-The Fifth Amendment.
When does the Commerce Clause NOT apply? - Answer-A non-economic activity involving violence
against women.
What on the theories of interpretation of the Constitution applied by the Supreme Court? - Answer-
Bedrock view and living-document view.
