BUL4310 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
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When Sara stole an apple from the grocery store, her mother made her
return it. Sara complained that it was just one apple and the store would
not notice. Her mother explained that if she began stealing apples, she
would soon move on to stealing bigger things and start leading a
dangerous life. Her mother said she would end up in jail because she
would eventually get caught and she would live the rest of her life in a
cell. Her mother is using the/a: Ans✓✓✓ slippery slope argument
Brown v. Board of Education dealt most closely with which amendment
to the U.S. Constitution? Ans✓✓✓ 14th
We have, in the United States, constitutional amendments. Ans✓✓✓ 27
Choose the True statement: Ans✓✓✓ John Locke promoted freedom
and his ideas were influential in the development of the U.S.
Constitution.
Which of the following has the oldest Constitution that is still in effect
today? Ans✓✓✓ massachusetts
Choose the False statement: Ans✓✓✓ The penumbras of the
Constitution allow for the national laws to apply to state
,cases as well.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals just completed hearing arguments
and was in the process of writing the opinion for the case. The court
relied on established precedents in its circuit to write the opinion and
hand down the order. This is an example of the court utilizing what
system of law? Ans✓✓✓ common law
Judge Moreno, a state trial court judge in Florida, decides the case that
she is hearing by relying upon a recent Florida Supreme Court opinion
as the basis for her ruling. This is an example of _________. Ans✓✓✓
case law
Steven is 16 years old. On Saturday, May 2nd, Steven drove over to his
father's house at 9:30 PM to watch a movie. On Tuesday, May 5th,
Florida makes it illegal for a minor to drive after 8:30 PM, unless it is to
or from the minor's employment. Steven is arrested on Thursday, May
7th. If the charges are dismissed, it is most likely because of what?
Ans✓✓✓ this is an ex post facto law
Rights under the 6th amendment include all of the following except the
right to: Ans✓✓✓ select the prosecutor
Panem was founded on the idea that law should provide stability, order,
and security. The people of Panem agreed to relinquish all of their rights
to the state. Panem founders thought people's most basic considerations
were inherently selfish and people are NOT naturally social beings.
,Which philosopher would agree with Panem founders? Ans✓✓✓
Thomas Hobbes
Choose the False statement: Ans✓✓✓ Dicta, commonly referred to as
the "holdings" of cases, are propositions that are decided by a court
when it is determining what the rule of law should be.
What does the doctrine of precedent mean? Ans✓✓✓ Judges must apply
the law set out in the relevant decisions of higher courts in the
same jurisdiction and sometimes courts of the same standing (level) in
the same
jurisdiction.
In order for a common law judge to make a decision, what helps him
find the law he/she must apply? Ans✓✓✓ Stare Decisis
Which of the following is not an example of substantive law? Ans✓✓✓
Procedural law
Choose the True statement: Ans✓✓✓ To distinguish a case and to label
language in a judicial decision, as "dicta" are both methods of avoiding
an unfavorable precedent.
Jon was asked by his plaintiff-team to retrieve a Red Fire Truck case that
would support the team's argument. Jon had just gotten out of law school
three weeks earlier and was unsure what a Red Fire Truck case is. So, he
, asked his lawyer friend for help telling him what a Red Fire Truck case
is. Which of the following explanation would Jon's friend give to Jon
(assuming the friend knows what he is talking about)? Ans✓✓✓ In
order to prevent the defense from stating that the case used by the
plaintiff-team to support its argument did not match the case at hand, a
Red Fire Truck case is needed.
Which of the following is not an example of a situation that does not
involve private law? Ans✓✓✓ Bobby owns a tattoo shop. Florida
recently enacted a law that places restrictions on a person's ability to get
a tattoo. Bobby brings suit and alleges that the law interferes with
people's right to expression.
Sarah and her husband are going through a divorce. She pays a hefty
retainer to hire a well-dressed lawyer who excels in theatrics. Her
strategy is to hire the lawyer most likely to sway the jury to her side.
When Sarah arrives in court, she realizes that her plan turned out to be a
failure as there is only a judge and no jury. What type of system is Sarah
in? Ans✓✓✓ Equity
Choose the True statement: Ans✓✓✓ The United States uses a common
law judicial system, where the understanding of the law is developed
through a progression of judicial rulings
Philosopher I was an optimist. He saw Law as an instrument to help
people do what they desired. He lived in the Age of Enlightenment, and
his writings had a great influence on the founding fathers of the United
States. Philosopher II served on the board of directors at a hospital, and
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS BRAND NEW EXAM ALREADY GRADED (A+
PASS)
When Sara stole an apple from the grocery store, her mother made her
return it. Sara complained that it was just one apple and the store would
not notice. Her mother explained that if she began stealing apples, she
would soon move on to stealing bigger things and start leading a
dangerous life. Her mother said she would end up in jail because she
would eventually get caught and she would live the rest of her life in a
cell. Her mother is using the/a: Ans✓✓✓ slippery slope argument
Brown v. Board of Education dealt most closely with which amendment
to the U.S. Constitution? Ans✓✓✓ 14th
We have, in the United States, constitutional amendments. Ans✓✓✓ 27
Choose the True statement: Ans✓✓✓ John Locke promoted freedom
and his ideas were influential in the development of the U.S.
Constitution.
Which of the following has the oldest Constitution that is still in effect
today? Ans✓✓✓ massachusetts
Choose the False statement: Ans✓✓✓ The penumbras of the
Constitution allow for the national laws to apply to state
,cases as well.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals just completed hearing arguments
and was in the process of writing the opinion for the case. The court
relied on established precedents in its circuit to write the opinion and
hand down the order. This is an example of the court utilizing what
system of law? Ans✓✓✓ common law
Judge Moreno, a state trial court judge in Florida, decides the case that
she is hearing by relying upon a recent Florida Supreme Court opinion
as the basis for her ruling. This is an example of _________. Ans✓✓✓
case law
Steven is 16 years old. On Saturday, May 2nd, Steven drove over to his
father's house at 9:30 PM to watch a movie. On Tuesday, May 5th,
Florida makes it illegal for a minor to drive after 8:30 PM, unless it is to
or from the minor's employment. Steven is arrested on Thursday, May
7th. If the charges are dismissed, it is most likely because of what?
Ans✓✓✓ this is an ex post facto law
Rights under the 6th amendment include all of the following except the
right to: Ans✓✓✓ select the prosecutor
Panem was founded on the idea that law should provide stability, order,
and security. The people of Panem agreed to relinquish all of their rights
to the state. Panem founders thought people's most basic considerations
were inherently selfish and people are NOT naturally social beings.
,Which philosopher would agree with Panem founders? Ans✓✓✓
Thomas Hobbes
Choose the False statement: Ans✓✓✓ Dicta, commonly referred to as
the "holdings" of cases, are propositions that are decided by a court
when it is determining what the rule of law should be.
What does the doctrine of precedent mean? Ans✓✓✓ Judges must apply
the law set out in the relevant decisions of higher courts in the
same jurisdiction and sometimes courts of the same standing (level) in
the same
jurisdiction.
In order for a common law judge to make a decision, what helps him
find the law he/she must apply? Ans✓✓✓ Stare Decisis
Which of the following is not an example of substantive law? Ans✓✓✓
Procedural law
Choose the True statement: Ans✓✓✓ To distinguish a case and to label
language in a judicial decision, as "dicta" are both methods of avoiding
an unfavorable precedent.
Jon was asked by his plaintiff-team to retrieve a Red Fire Truck case that
would support the team's argument. Jon had just gotten out of law school
three weeks earlier and was unsure what a Red Fire Truck case is. So, he
, asked his lawyer friend for help telling him what a Red Fire Truck case
is. Which of the following explanation would Jon's friend give to Jon
(assuming the friend knows what he is talking about)? Ans✓✓✓ In
order to prevent the defense from stating that the case used by the
plaintiff-team to support its argument did not match the case at hand, a
Red Fire Truck case is needed.
Which of the following is not an example of a situation that does not
involve private law? Ans✓✓✓ Bobby owns a tattoo shop. Florida
recently enacted a law that places restrictions on a person's ability to get
a tattoo. Bobby brings suit and alleges that the law interferes with
people's right to expression.
Sarah and her husband are going through a divorce. She pays a hefty
retainer to hire a well-dressed lawyer who excels in theatrics. Her
strategy is to hire the lawyer most likely to sway the jury to her side.
When Sarah arrives in court, she realizes that her plan turned out to be a
failure as there is only a judge and no jury. What type of system is Sarah
in? Ans✓✓✓ Equity
Choose the True statement: Ans✓✓✓ The United States uses a common
law judicial system, where the understanding of the law is developed
through a progression of judicial rulings
Philosopher I was an optimist. He saw Law as an instrument to help
people do what they desired. He lived in the Age of Enlightenment, and
his writings had a great influence on the founding fathers of the United
States. Philosopher II served on the board of directors at a hospital, and
