BLAW 3310 EXAM 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
◉ Key functions of the law: Answer: 1. Influence the behavior of the
members of a society
2. Resolve disputes within society
3. Maintain important social values
4. Provide a method for assisting social change
◉ The ___ ___ provides a way to bring about changes in "acceptable"
behavior. Answer: legal system
◉ Where do we get our law from? Answer: The U.S. Constitution
◉ Judicial Review: Answer: is the doctrine under which legislative
and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary. A court
with judicial review power may invalidate laws and decisions that
are incompatible with a higher authority, such as the terms of a
written constitution.
◉ What does Judicial Review accomplish? Answer: Acts as a check
on the legislative and executive branches
, ◉ The use of ___ in deciding current cases is a doctrine called ___ ___,
meaning "to stand on decided cases." Answer: precedent; stare
decisis
◉ Under stare decisis, judges are expected to ___ ___ established rules
of law. Answer: stand by
◉ In Davis v. Baugh Industrial Contractors, the traditional common
law rule prevented a party who accepted a completed construction
project from later suing the contractor for flaws in construction that
caused injury to others. In reviewing such a case, the Washington
state high court held that... Answer: ...the rule was not sensible in
modern times and would be dropped.
◉ Substantive law includes common law and statutory law that ___
and ___ legal rights and regulate behavior. Answer: define; establish
◉ Examples of substantive law: Answer: antitrust law, contract law,
criminal law, environmental law, labor law, securities law
◉ Procedural law determines how substantive law is ___ through the
___ by determining how a lawsuit begins, what documents need to be
filed, which court can hear the case, how the trial proceeds, and so
on. Answer: enforced; courts
ANSWERS 2026
◉ Key functions of the law: Answer: 1. Influence the behavior of the
members of a society
2. Resolve disputes within society
3. Maintain important social values
4. Provide a method for assisting social change
◉ The ___ ___ provides a way to bring about changes in "acceptable"
behavior. Answer: legal system
◉ Where do we get our law from? Answer: The U.S. Constitution
◉ Judicial Review: Answer: is the doctrine under which legislative
and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary. A court
with judicial review power may invalidate laws and decisions that
are incompatible with a higher authority, such as the terms of a
written constitution.
◉ What does Judicial Review accomplish? Answer: Acts as a check
on the legislative and executive branches
, ◉ The use of ___ in deciding current cases is a doctrine called ___ ___,
meaning "to stand on decided cases." Answer: precedent; stare
decisis
◉ Under stare decisis, judges are expected to ___ ___ established rules
of law. Answer: stand by
◉ In Davis v. Baugh Industrial Contractors, the traditional common
law rule prevented a party who accepted a completed construction
project from later suing the contractor for flaws in construction that
caused injury to others. In reviewing such a case, the Washington
state high court held that... Answer: ...the rule was not sensible in
modern times and would be dropped.
◉ Substantive law includes common law and statutory law that ___
and ___ legal rights and regulate behavior. Answer: define; establish
◉ Examples of substantive law: Answer: antitrust law, contract law,
criminal law, environmental law, labor law, securities law
◉ Procedural law determines how substantive law is ___ through the
___ by determining how a lawsuit begins, what documents need to be
filed, which court can hear the case, how the trial proceeds, and so
on. Answer: enforced; courts
