Question 1

Wexler Corporation has established a new policy on employee e-mails.The policy reads: "All e-mail sent using the company server is the property of the company and is not private.Supervisors and managers shall have the right to review such e-mails.Inasmuch as the company is liable for e-mail content,it reserves the right to review it." The policy:
A)is an example of private law.
B)is an example of statutory law.
C)is an example of constitutional law.
D)is never enforceable.
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The policy is an example of private law because it is a set of rules created by a private entity (Wexler Corporation) to govern the conduct of its employees.

Question 2

John Renfro was recently downsized as part of a corporate restructuring at the jet propulsion firm where he works.Renfro is confused,"Do I have any rights on my health insurance? What about unemployment?".Which sources of law would have information for Renfro in answering his questions?
A)jurisprudence
B)ordinances
C)executive orders
D)federal statutes (U.S.C.)

Accepted Answer

Federal statutes (U.S.C.) would be the best choice for providing Renfro with information on his health insurance rights and eligibility for unemployment benefits under federal law.

Question 3

​Which of the following would  $\underline{\text{not}}$ be an example of public law?
A)​state constitution
B)​federal constitution
C)a state's lease of an office building
D)county property tax laws

Accepted Answer

The lease of an office building is a private agreement, not a law or regulation that governs the public. The other choices are all examples of public laws.

Question 4

Jane Dixon is going to create a limited liability company for operating her business that does billing for physicians and medical laboratories.Jane is unsure whether her state allows for the creation of limited liability companies.Advise Jane on the best place to look for finding whether she can create a limited liability company in her state:
A)United States Code
B)Code of Federal Regulations
C)municipal ordinances
D)state statutes
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

State statutes govern the creation and regulation of limited liability companies, so Jane should look to the state statutes of her specific state to determine whether creating an LLC is allowed.

Question 5

A court of chancery:
A)is another name for a court that provides equitable remedies.
B)is another name for a court that provides legal remedies.
C)never existed in the United States.
D)handles decisions regarding lottery disputes at the state level.

Accepted Answer

A court of chancery is another name for a court that provides equitable remedies, such as injunctions and specific performance, in contrast to a court of law which provides legal remedies, such as damages. Although courts of chancery did exist historically in the United States, they have largely been merged with courts of law.

Question 6

Anna feels,after negotiating her first few plumbing contracts,that there is a pricing conspiracy involving other plumbing contractors that keeps her from really breaking into the market.Her business is located in Tempe,Arizona.Where would Anna find the law on anticompetitive behavior?
A)Arizona Revised Statutes
B)United States Code
C)Tempe city ordinances
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anna feels,after negotiating her first few plumbing...

Question 7

​You did not obtain a license for your bicycle.The city ordinance requiring bike licenses carries a $50 fine for the failure to obtain a license.Which of the following is true?
A)​This is an example of a criminal law.
B)​This is an example of a private law.
C)This is an example of a state regulation.
D)This is an example of tort law.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a criminal law because it involves a regulation set by the government for which failure to comply results in a penalty or fine, distinguishing it from private, tort, or specific state regulations.

Question 8

Jim Ream is a freshman at Woise State.Jim is a computer whiz and has found a way to download movies from DVDs and then transfer the files to others."But,Jim," you tell him,"that Grokster thing made all that illegal." Jim responds,"That was music,this is movies.Completely different.No legal problems." Jim:
A)is correct because federal law does not apply to movies.
B)is correct because the precedent can be distinguished.
C)is incorrect because there is an infringement issue and Napster is precedent.
D)Both a and b

Accepted Answer

Jim's assertion that downloading and transferring movies is legal because it is different from music is incorrect. There is still an infringement issue with movies, and the precedent set by Napster applies to both music and movies.

Question 9

Anna would like to incorporate her plumbing business,which is located in Tempe,Arizona.Where can she find out the requirements for incorporation?
A)Tempe city ordinances
B)her rental agreement
C)Arizona Revised Statutes
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Arizona Revised Statutes outline the requirements for incorporation in the state of Arizona.

Question 10

When the music companies filed suit against the peer-to-peer file sharers on copyrighted music,they wanted legal and equitable remedies.Which of the following is an equitable remedy?
A)money damages for the loss of royalties on the downloaded copyrighted songs
B)injunction against the facilitating software provider for the downloading
C)civil penalties for the infringement
D)both a and c

Accepted Answer

An injunction is an equitable remedy that requires the defendant to stop engaging in the infringing activity. The other options, money damages and civil penalties, are legal remedies.

Question 11

​Rachel Salazar is a writer of children's books who is well known and appears on television talk shows on a regular basis.The magazine,Literary Guild,wrote an article that compared passages of her children's books to those of other authors to show that she had plagiarized her work.The examples Literary Guild used were from books written after Ms.Salazar's works.What type of law affords Ms.Salazar a way to recover damages for the errors in the article?
A)​criminal law
B)​civil law
C)procedural law
D)both b and c

Accepted Answer

Civil law provides a way to recover damages for errors in an article, such as defamation or libel.

Question 12

The CISG:
A)is an example of uniform state laws.
B)is an example of uniform international laws.
C)is an example of a war convention among several nations.
D)does not exist in the EU.
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The CISG (Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods) is an example of uniform international laws. It provides a uniform legal framework for the international sale of goods, and has been adopted by over 90 countries. Its aim is to promote international trade by removing legal barriers and providing a common set of rules for contracts for the sale of goods between parties from different countries.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of law not enacted by an elected body?
A)municipal law
B)administrative regulations
C)state codes
D)United States Code
E)all of the above are enacted by an elected body

Accepted Answer

Administrative regulations are often created by appointed officials or agencies rather than elected bodies like Congress or state legislatures.

Question 14

The laws on copyright ownership and infringement were passed by the U.S.Congress.Where would you find those laws?
A)in the Uniform Commercial Code
B)copyright is governed by the common law
C)in the Federal Register
D)in the United States Code

Accepted Answer

The United States Code is the official compilation of federal laws in the United States, and it includes the laws on copyright ownership and infringement.

Question 15

The term "common law" has been in existence since:
A)the end of the Civil War.
B)the end of World War I.
C)1492.
D)1066.

Accepted Answer

The term "common law" has its origins in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, when a unified system of rules began to emerge that was based on previous judicial decisions and customs.

Question 16

Frank Zelco is a manufacturer's rep who represents the product lines of several manufacturers.Frank has worked with his brother,Dion,in their two person firm for almost five years.They have no written contract,but they split the profits.Frank would like to create a business organization and put their arrangement in a written contract.Which sources of law will Frank need to help him do this?
A)ordinances
B)the UCC
C)state laws on business organizations
D)both b and c

Accepted Answer

The answer of Frank Zelco is a manufacturer's rep who...

Question 17

​Which of the following is  $\underline{\text{not}}$ a part of common law?
A)​statutes in England
B)​precedent
C)customs
D)All of the above are part of common law.

Accepted Answer

Statutes in England are not a part of common law. They are created by legislative bodies and are not based on court decisions or legal customs. The other options (precedent and customs) are key components of common law.

Question 18

​Jane Simms had a number of files on her computer that consisted of drafts of speeches that her supervisor had planned to give at an industry conference.Jane had a problem with many of her files being destroyed when she upgraded her operating system.Her supervisor did not give his speech at the industry conference,but was subsequently indicted,along with others in the industry,for price-fixing.The Justice Department has subpoenaed Jane's computer files,and Jane explains that the files no longer exist.Jane has been charged with a violation of 18 U.S.C.§ 1519 for destroying "records and documents".Which of the following statements is correct?
A)​Jane cannot be charged because the speeches were not hers.
B)​Whether Jane can be charged is controlled only by the language of the statute.
C)Jane cannot be charged because computer files are different from "records and documents".
D)A court determines whether the statute applies to Jane.

Accepted Answer

The language of the statute applies to "any record, document, or tangible object" and there is no distinction made between whether the material belongs to the defendant or not. Additionally, computer files are considered to be "records and documents" under the statute. Therefore, it is up to a court to determine whether the statute applies to Jane's situation.

Question 19

Anna's landlord of her business property in Tempe,Arizona notifies her that when the next lease period begins,her rent will increase $45 each month.Where can Anna go to determine her rights with respect to the rent increase?
A)her rental contract
B)Arizona Revised Statutes
C)rent control ordinances
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Anna should review her rental contract to see if it includes any provisions related to rent increases. She should also research the Arizona Revised Statutes to determine if there are any state laws governing rent increases. Additionally, she should check if there are any rent control ordinances specific to her location that could apply. Reviewing all three sources can help Anna understand her rights and options with respect to the rent increase.

Question 20

During 2003,the White House asked its legal counsel for an interpretation of what constitutes torture of prisoners of war and who is considered a prisoner of war.What sources of law will the legal counsel need to consult?
A)federal statutes
B)international treaties
C)ordinances
D)both a and b

Accepted Answer

The legal counsel will need to consult both federal statutes and international treaties. Federal statutes will provide guidance on U.S. laws related to torture and the treatment of prisoners. International treaties, such as the Geneva Conventions, will provide guidance on the treatment of prisoners of war and the definition of torture under international law. It is important for the legal counsel to consult both sources in order to provide a comprehensive interpretation of what constitutes torture and who is considered a prisoner of war.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Law

John Renfro was recently downsized as part of a corporate restructuring at the jet propulsion firm where he works.Renfro is confused,"Do I have any rights on my health insurance? What about unemployment?".Which sources of law would have information for Renfro in answering his questions?

​Which of the following would not‾\underline{\text{not}}not​ be an example of public law?

A court of chancery:

Anna feels,after negotiating her first few plumbing contracts,that there is a pricing conspiracy involving other plumbing contractors that keeps her from really breaking into the market.Her business is located in Tempe,Arizona.Where would Anna find the law on anticompetitive behavior?

​You did not obtain a license for your bicycle.The city ordinance requiring bike licenses carries a $50 fine for the failure to obtain a license.Which of the following is true?

Anna would like to incorporate her plumbing business,which is located in Tempe,Arizona.Where can she find out the requirements for incorporation?

When the music companies filed suit against the peer-to-peer file sharers on copyrighted music,they wanted legal and equitable remedies.Which of the following is an equitable remedy?

The CISG:

Which of the following is an example of law not enacted by an elected body?

The laws on copyright ownership and infringement were passed by the U.S.Congress.Where would you find those laws?

The term "common law" has been in existence since:

​Which of the following is not‾\underline{\text{not}}not​ a part of common law?

Anna's landlord of her business property in Tempe,Arizona notifies her that when the next lease period begins,her rent will increase $45 each month.Where can Anna go to determine her rights with respect to the rent increase?

During 2003,the White House asked its legal counsel for an interpretation of what constitutes torture of prisoners of war and who is considered a prisoner of war.What sources of law will the legal counsel need to consult?

Which of the following would $\underline{\text{not}}$ be an example of public law?

You did not obtain a license for your bicycle.The city ordinance requiring bike licenses carries a $50 fine for the failure to obtain a license.Which of the following is true?

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{not}}$ a part of common law?