BLAW 341 Maull Exam 1 Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following options is NOT a "primary source of law"?
A.Local ordinances
B.Legal treatises
C.A court opinion/decision
D.A state constitution - ✔✔Legal treatises
Which document is known as the supreme law of the US? - ✔✔The
Constitution
What is the role of the court if a question arises that involves a
constitutional question? - ✔✔To interpret and apply the law
The New York legislature has passed a law that conflicts with a provision in
the U.S. Constitution. If challenged
A.A court will not enforce either provision
B.The court will establish a compromise between the two provisions
C.A court will enforce the New York state provision
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,D.A court will enforce the U.S. Constitution - ✔✔A court will enforce the
U.S. Constitution
The North Dakota state legislature has passed a provision that requires
companies that burn coal to meet more rigorous clean air standards than
those required by the U.S. "Clean Air Act." If challenged, is a court likely to
enforce the North Dakota law?
A.Yes
B.No - ✔✔Yes
The states of Delaware and New Jersey have enacted different catch limits
for recreational flounder fishermen. Delaware enacted its catch limits prior
to N.J. The federal government has not enacted a federal catch limit. If
challenged, which state's law will be deemed valid?
A.Delaware
B.NJ
C.Both - ✔✔Both
Consider model/uniform codes and choose which of the following is
incorrect:
A.Uniform codes are the law of the applicable jurisdiction at the time they
are written
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, B.Uniform codes must be adopted by a state legislature before they
become law
C.Even if a uniform code is not enacted, the code can have persuasive
value
D.A state may adopt part of a uniform law, but opt to reject other portions -
✔✔Uniform codes are the law of the applicable jurisdiction at the time they
are written
Carol, owner of a land development corporation, has just learned that the
Office of Environmental Protection is considering adopting more stringent
testing measures to verify the presence or absence of protected species on
undeveloped land. Will Carol have an opportunity to view the proposed
regulations and voice her opinion prior to official adoption of the
regulations?
A.Yes
B.No - ✔✔Yes
The New Jersey Supreme Court held that a minor could cancel a contract
for the purchase of a car. Now, a lower trial court in NJ is deciding a case
with similar facts. Under stare decisis, which of the following are true?
The trial court is likely to:
A.Allow the minor to cancel the contract
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which of the following options is NOT a "primary source of law"?
A.Local ordinances
B.Legal treatises
C.A court opinion/decision
D.A state constitution - ✔✔Legal treatises
Which document is known as the supreme law of the US? - ✔✔The
Constitution
What is the role of the court if a question arises that involves a
constitutional question? - ✔✔To interpret and apply the law
The New York legislature has passed a law that conflicts with a provision in
the U.S. Constitution. If challenged
A.A court will not enforce either provision
B.The court will establish a compromise between the two provisions
C.A court will enforce the New York state provision
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,D.A court will enforce the U.S. Constitution - ✔✔A court will enforce the
U.S. Constitution
The North Dakota state legislature has passed a provision that requires
companies that burn coal to meet more rigorous clean air standards than
those required by the U.S. "Clean Air Act." If challenged, is a court likely to
enforce the North Dakota law?
A.Yes
B.No - ✔✔Yes
The states of Delaware and New Jersey have enacted different catch limits
for recreational flounder fishermen. Delaware enacted its catch limits prior
to N.J. The federal government has not enacted a federal catch limit. If
challenged, which state's law will be deemed valid?
A.Delaware
B.NJ
C.Both - ✔✔Both
Consider model/uniform codes and choose which of the following is
incorrect:
A.Uniform codes are the law of the applicable jurisdiction at the time they
are written
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, B.Uniform codes must be adopted by a state legislature before they
become law
C.Even if a uniform code is not enacted, the code can have persuasive
value
D.A state may adopt part of a uniform law, but opt to reject other portions -
✔✔Uniform codes are the law of the applicable jurisdiction at the time they
are written
Carol, owner of a land development corporation, has just learned that the
Office of Environmental Protection is considering adopting more stringent
testing measures to verify the presence or absence of protected species on
undeveloped land. Will Carol have an opportunity to view the proposed
regulations and voice her opinion prior to official adoption of the
regulations?
A.Yes
B.No - ✔✔Yes
The New Jersey Supreme Court held that a minor could cancel a contract
for the purchase of a car. Now, a lower trial court in NJ is deciding a case
with similar facts. Under stare decisis, which of the following are true?
The trial court is likely to:
A.Allow the minor to cancel the contract
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