BUL Exam1 Questions and Answers
Assume that the Vermont legislature passed a bill prohibiting the sale within the state of detergents
containing certain chemicals harmful to the environment. Assume further that the governor signed the
bill into law. This law has the status of a(n) ______ . - Answer-Statute
Only decisions by the United States Supreme Court can have the status of res judicata.
True or False - Answer-False
Profit-maximization theory holds ____. - Answer-Rational self-interest can lead to economic prosperity
Critical thinking does not require deliberation in analyzing a problem.
True or False - Answer-False
The judiciary has the power to do all of the following except: - Answer-Impeach the President of the
United States for high crimes
For purposes of diversity of citizenship, a corporation is a citizen in only one state, the state in which it is
incorporated.
True or False - Answer-False
,During discovery, defendant's attorney will orally question witnesses that will testify for plaintiff at trial
under oath. This discovery procedure is called an ________ - Answer-Deposition
Both the plaintiff and the defendant must have minimum contacts with a state for a court to meet the
requirements for personal jurisdiction.
True or False - Answer-False
The test of whether the federal government can regulate a business activity under the Commerce Clause
is: - Answer-Does the activity substantially affect or impact interstate commerce?
Judicial nullification is the power of the courts to review and invalidate legislation that violates the
Constitution
True or False - Answer-False
In some counties in Florida it is illegal to sell alcohol on Sundays before noon. This is an example of a
(n)______________crime. - Answer-Malum prohibitum
The Supreme Court has ruled that electronic surveillance violates the Fourth Amendment protections
against unreasonable searches and seizures.
True or False - Answer-False
Bob's Beer Barn and Booze is in a price war with Lucy Liquor's. Bob has talked to his attorney to find out
if he can illegally bring a meritless lawsuit against Lucy that may potentially shut her down. Which of the
following best characterizes this scenario. - Answer-This type of legal action cannot be ethically or
legally justified.
Gaggle, Inc., and Chirp Chirp, Inc., have their dispute resolved in arbitration. The arbitrator makes an
erroneous finding of fact. This is a ground for a court to set aside the award.
True or False - Answer-False
, State statutes control whenever they conflict with federal statutes.
True or False - Answer-False
Andrew owned a house painting business with 100 employees. Andrew fired Bob because Bob skipped
work to attend a political rally. If Bob sues Andrew for wrongful termination, will he win? - Answer-No,
Bob will not win the lawsuit.
The City of Sunnydale enacted a law limiting to 4 the number of unrelated individuals who can live
together in a house or apartment. This city law has the status of an____________. - Answer-Ordinance
The laws in the U.S. do not provide a mechanism that would allow the intellectual property of a business
to be license.
True or False - Answer-False
Deductive reasoning is but one component of legal reasoning.
True or False - Answer-True
If Federal District Court in Arizona hears a case challenging the constitutionality of the No Child Left
Behind Act, which is a federal statute, the court will use __________ procedural law and _________
substantive law to conduct the trial.
Group of answer choices - Answer-Federal---------federal
Interlocutory decrees are issued by courts of law with limited jurisdiction.
True or False - Answer-False
Mary objected to the Army using surveillance on civilians and sued the Army in court. - Answer-The case
will be dismissed without a showing that Mary is one of the civilians under surveillance.
Assume that the Vermont legislature passed a bill prohibiting the sale within the state of detergents
containing certain chemicals harmful to the environment. Assume further that the governor signed the
bill into law. This law has the status of a(n) ______ . - Answer-Statute
Only decisions by the United States Supreme Court can have the status of res judicata.
True or False - Answer-False
Profit-maximization theory holds ____. - Answer-Rational self-interest can lead to economic prosperity
Critical thinking does not require deliberation in analyzing a problem.
True or False - Answer-False
The judiciary has the power to do all of the following except: - Answer-Impeach the President of the
United States for high crimes
For purposes of diversity of citizenship, a corporation is a citizen in only one state, the state in which it is
incorporated.
True or False - Answer-False
,During discovery, defendant's attorney will orally question witnesses that will testify for plaintiff at trial
under oath. This discovery procedure is called an ________ - Answer-Deposition
Both the plaintiff and the defendant must have minimum contacts with a state for a court to meet the
requirements for personal jurisdiction.
True or False - Answer-False
The test of whether the federal government can regulate a business activity under the Commerce Clause
is: - Answer-Does the activity substantially affect or impact interstate commerce?
Judicial nullification is the power of the courts to review and invalidate legislation that violates the
Constitution
True or False - Answer-False
In some counties in Florida it is illegal to sell alcohol on Sundays before noon. This is an example of a
(n)______________crime. - Answer-Malum prohibitum
The Supreme Court has ruled that electronic surveillance violates the Fourth Amendment protections
against unreasonable searches and seizures.
True or False - Answer-False
Bob's Beer Barn and Booze is in a price war with Lucy Liquor's. Bob has talked to his attorney to find out
if he can illegally bring a meritless lawsuit against Lucy that may potentially shut her down. Which of the
following best characterizes this scenario. - Answer-This type of legal action cannot be ethically or
legally justified.
Gaggle, Inc., and Chirp Chirp, Inc., have their dispute resolved in arbitration. The arbitrator makes an
erroneous finding of fact. This is a ground for a court to set aside the award.
True or False - Answer-False
, State statutes control whenever they conflict with federal statutes.
True or False - Answer-False
Andrew owned a house painting business with 100 employees. Andrew fired Bob because Bob skipped
work to attend a political rally. If Bob sues Andrew for wrongful termination, will he win? - Answer-No,
Bob will not win the lawsuit.
The City of Sunnydale enacted a law limiting to 4 the number of unrelated individuals who can live
together in a house or apartment. This city law has the status of an____________. - Answer-Ordinance
The laws in the U.S. do not provide a mechanism that would allow the intellectual property of a business
to be license.
True or False - Answer-False
Deductive reasoning is but one component of legal reasoning.
True or False - Answer-True
If Federal District Court in Arizona hears a case challenging the constitutionality of the No Child Left
Behind Act, which is a federal statute, the court will use __________ procedural law and _________
substantive law to conduct the trial.
Group of answer choices - Answer-Federal---------federal
Interlocutory decrees are issued by courts of law with limited jurisdiction.
True or False - Answer-False
Mary objected to the Army using surveillance on civilians and sued the Army in court. - Answer-The case
will be dismissed without a showing that Mary is one of the civilians under surveillance.
