BLAW 3310 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Question 1
Law
Correct Answer
enforceable rules of conduct set forth by a government to be followed by the citizens of the society
Question 2
Stability
Correct Answer
the legal system helps define acceptable behavior. The law limits activities that hurt the public interest. The law can also
require or encourage business practices that further social or political goals
Question 3
Predictability
Correct Answer
law provides predictability and uniformity
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,Question 4
Social Change
Correct Answer
the legal system provides a way to bring about changes in "acceptable" behavior
-Plessy v. Ferguson (1896): state racial segregation for public facilities legal under "separate buy equal"
-Brown v. Board of Education (1954): state laws establishing racial segregation in public school is unconstitutional
Question 5
Conflict Resolution
Correct Answer
a critical function of the law is dispute resolution
-Court system (formal process)
Question 6
Constitution
Correct Answer
the fundamental law of a nation; written document (not always written) establishing the powers of government and its
basic structure
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,Question 7
U.S. Constitution
Correct Answer
sets framework, powers and limits of federal government (3 branches of government)
Question 8
Legislative Branch
Correct Answer
Congress (House and Senate); makes the laws
Question 9
Executive Branch
Correct Answer
President and his cabinet; implements the laws (executive orders)
Question 10
Judicial Branch
Correct Answer
Supreme Court; interpret the laws
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, Question 11
Statutes
Correct Answer
rules made by legislative bodies; written by legislative, signed into by executive; typically commands or prohibits
something, or declares policy (affects business behavior)
Question 12
Administrative Agencies
Correct Answer
a governmental bureau established by Congress (or the President) to execute certain functions of Congress
Question 13
Common Law
Correct Answer
law made and applied by judges as they resolve disputes among private parties; foundation of agency (employment),
contact, property, and tort law
Question 14
Legal Precedent
Correct Answer
to settle disputes that are similar to past disputes, judges look for guidance by studying decisions form earlier recorded
cases
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Question 1
Law
Correct Answer
enforceable rules of conduct set forth by a government to be followed by the citizens of the society
Question 2
Stability
Correct Answer
the legal system helps define acceptable behavior. The law limits activities that hurt the public interest. The law can also
require or encourage business practices that further social or political goals
Question 3
Predictability
Correct Answer
law provides predictability and uniformity
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,Question 4
Social Change
Correct Answer
the legal system provides a way to bring about changes in "acceptable" behavior
-Plessy v. Ferguson (1896): state racial segregation for public facilities legal under "separate buy equal"
-Brown v. Board of Education (1954): state laws establishing racial segregation in public school is unconstitutional
Question 5
Conflict Resolution
Correct Answer
a critical function of the law is dispute resolution
-Court system (formal process)
Question 6
Constitution
Correct Answer
the fundamental law of a nation; written document (not always written) establishing the powers of government and its
basic structure
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,Question 7
U.S. Constitution
Correct Answer
sets framework, powers and limits of federal government (3 branches of government)
Question 8
Legislative Branch
Correct Answer
Congress (House and Senate); makes the laws
Question 9
Executive Branch
Correct Answer
President and his cabinet; implements the laws (executive orders)
Question 10
Judicial Branch
Correct Answer
Supreme Court; interpret the laws
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, Question 11
Statutes
Correct Answer
rules made by legislative bodies; written by legislative, signed into by executive; typically commands or prohibits
something, or declares policy (affects business behavior)
Question 12
Administrative Agencies
Correct Answer
a governmental bureau established by Congress (or the President) to execute certain functions of Congress
Question 13
Common Law
Correct Answer
law made and applied by judges as they resolve disputes among private parties; foundation of agency (employment),
contact, property, and tort law
Question 14
Legal Precedent
Correct Answer
to settle disputes that are similar to past disputes, judges look for guidance by studying decisions form earlier recorded
cases
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