Question 1

Which of the following is reported in the Federal Reporter?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that the Federal Reporter is a
source for common law.
B)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that the Federal Reporter is a source for common law.
C)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that the Federal Reporter is a source for common law.
D)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that the Federal Reporter is a source for common law.
E)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that the Federal Reporter is a source for common law.

Question 2

The city council is considering a new ordinance to require stores provide reusable bags and eliminate disposal paper or plastic bags.In determining whether to pass the law,the city council obtained an estimate for the expense stores would incur in offering reusable instead of disposable bags.They also obtained estimate for the savings which would result from not having to clean up litter from disposable bags.Finally,they consulted with an environmentalist to assess the positive impact that phasing out bags would have,including enhanced safety for local wildlife.In deciding whether to pass the law,the council relied on:

Accepted Answer

A)Cost-benefit analysis involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and
minimize costs.
B)Cost-benefit analysis involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
C)Cost-benefit analysis involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
D)Cost-benefit analysis involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
E)Cost-benefit analysis involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Question 3

Which approach to jurisprudence is tied to the pursuit of efficiency and is based on choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs?

Accepted Answer

A)Cost-benefit analysis is tied closely to the pursuit of efficiency and involves
choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
B)Cost-benefit analysis is tied closely to the pursuit of efficiency and involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
C)Cost-benefit analysis is tied closely to the pursuit of efficiency and involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
D)Cost-benefit analysis is tied closely to the pursuit of efficiency and involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.
E)Cost-benefit analysis is tied closely to the pursuit of efficiency and involves choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Question 4

If Maria decides to follow all laws and regulations,even if she does not agree with them,this approach is rooted in what?

Accepted Answer

A)The concept of legal positivism sees our proper role as obedience to duly
authorized law.
B)The concept of legal positivism sees our proper role as obedience to duly authorized law.
C)The concept of legal positivism sees our proper role as obedience to duly authorized law.
D)The concept of legal positivism sees our proper role as obedience to duly authorized law.
E)The concept of legal positivism sees our proper role as obedience to duly authorized law.

Question 5

Maria's strategy to try to change the law through petitioning city council,which others have done in the past,is rooted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition or custom,
referenced as the historical school.
B)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition or custom,referenced as the historical school.
C)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition or custom,referenced as the historical school.
D)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition or custom,referenced as the historical school.
E)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition or custom,referenced as the historical school.

Question 6

In which school of jurisprudence is the concept of stare decisis rooted?

Accepted Answer

A)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition,or custom;
and stare decisis is rooted in this historical school.
B)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition,or custom;and stare decisis is rooted in this historical school.
C)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition,or custom;and stare decisis is rooted in this historical school.
D)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition,or custom;and stare decisis is rooted in this historical school.
E)One of the guidelines most often used for shaping the law is tradition,or custom;and stare decisis is rooted in this historical school.

Question 7

Which of the following is an independent agency?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Consumer
Product Safety Commission is an independent agency.
B)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent agency.
C)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent agency.
D)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent agency.
E)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent agency.

Question 8

Which of the following is an executive agency?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation is an executive agency.
B)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an executive agency.
C)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an executive agency.
D)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an executive agency.
E)Exhibit 1-4 "Major Federal Administrative Agencies" reflects that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is an executive agency.

Question 9

Assume a judge writes that she is deciding to enforce a law in question but that her decision does not mean that she sees the law as the morally correct rule.The judge would have leanings in the direction of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)A judge with leanings in the direction of legal positivism might write that she is
deciding to enforce the law in question but that her decision does not necessarily mean she sees the law as the morally correct rule.
B)A judge with leanings in the direction of legal positivism might write that she is deciding to enforce the law in question but that her decision does not necessarily mean she sees the law as the morally correct rule.
C)A judge with leanings in the direction of legal positivism might write that she is deciding to enforce the law in question but that her decision does not necessarily mean she sees the law as the morally correct rule.
D)A judge with leanings in the direction of legal positivism might write that she is deciding to enforce the law in question but that her decision does not necessarily mean she sees the law as the morally correct rule.
E)A judge with leanings in the direction of legal positivism might write that she is deciding to enforce the law in question but that her decision does not necessarily mean she sees the law as the morally correct rule.

Question 10

An example of pursuing change through identification with the vulnerable would involve:

Accepted Answer

A)Identification with the vulnerable involves pursuing change on the grounds that some higher law or body of moral principles connects all within the human community.Some members of society are able to take care of themselves,but others-especially the ill,children,the disabled,and the poor-require assistance to meet their fundamental needs.
B)Identification with the vulnerable involves pursuing change on the grounds that some higher law or body of moral principles connects all within the human community.Some members of society are able to take care of themselves,but others-especially the ill,children,the disabled,and the poor-require assistance to meet their fundamental needs.
C)Identification with the vulnerable involves pursuing change on the grounds that some higher law or body of moral principles connects all within the human community.Some members of society are able to take care of themselves,but others-especially the ill,children,the disabled,and the poor-require assistance to meet their fundamental needs.
D)Identification with the vulnerable involves pursuing change on the grounds that some higher law or body of moral principles connects all within the human community.Some members of society are able to take care of themselves,but others-especially the ill,children,the disabled,and the poor-require assistance to meet their fundamental needs.
E)Identification with the vulnerable involves pursuing change on the grounds that some higher law or body of moral principles connects all within the human community.Some members of society are able to take care of themselves,but others-especially the ill,children,the disabled,and the poor-require assistance to meet their fundamental needs.

Question 11

Which of the following is justified under a natural law theory:

Accepted Answer

A)Under natural law,individuals have not only basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
B)Under natural law,individuals have not only basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
C)Under natural law,individuals have not only basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
D)Under natural law,individuals have not only basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
E)Under natural law,individuals have not only basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.

Question 12

What type of law are municipal ordinances?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that municipal ordinances are
statutes.
B)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that municipal ordinances are statutes.
C)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that municipal ordinances are statutes.
D)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that municipal ordinances are statutes.
E)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that municipal ordinances are statutes.

Question 13

Where can you find local common law?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that local common laws can be
found at the local clerk's officer or local courthouses.
B)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that local common laws can be found at the local clerk's officer or local courthouses.
C)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that local common laws can be found at the local clerk's officer or local courthouses.
D)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that local common laws can be found at the local clerk's officer or local courthouses.
E)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that local common laws can be found at the local clerk's officer or local courthouses.

Question 14

Which of the following is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that administrative law is
reported in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register.
B)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that administrative law is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register.
C)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that administrative law is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register.
D)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that administrative law is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register.
E)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that administrative law is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register.

Question 15

Which of the following is based on the idea that,when ruling on a case,judges consider more than just the law;they also weigh factors such as social and economic conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)Legal realism is based on the idea that,when ruling on a case,judges need to
consider more than just the law;they also weigh factors such as social and economic conditions,since legal guidelines were designed by humans and exist in an ever-changing environment.

Question 16

Which of the following is reported in the United States Code?

Accepted Answer

A)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that statutes are reported in the
United States Code.
B)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that statutes are reported in the United States Code.
C)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that statutes are reported in the United States Code.
D)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that statutes are reported in the United States Code.
E)Exhibit 1-5 "Where to Locate the Law," shows that statutes are reported in the United States Code.

Question 17

Which of the following contains summaries of common law rules in a particular area of the law?

Accepted Answer

A)Restatements of the law are summaries of the common law rules in a particular
area of the law.
B)Restatements of the law are summaries of the common law rules in a particular area of the law.
C)Restatements of the law are summaries of the common law rules in a particular area of the law.
D)Restatements of the law are summaries of the common law rules in a particular area of the law.
E)Restatements of the law are summaries of the common law rules in a particular area of the law.

Question 18

When the Supreme Court made its ruling on the legality of homosexual marriage,they considered social and economic conditions surrounding marriage rather than relying on precedent alone.This was an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)Legal realism is based on the idea that,when ruling on a case,judges need to
consider more than just the law;they also weigh factors such as social and economic conditions,since legal guidelines were designed by humans and exist in an ever-changing environment.
B)Legal realism is based on the idea that,when ruling on a case,judges need to consider more than just the law;they also weigh factors such as social and economic conditions,since legal guidelines were designed by humans and exist in an ever-changing environment.
C)Legal realism is based on the idea that,when ruling on a case,judges need to consider more than just the law;they also weigh factors such as social and economic conditions,since legal guidelines were designed by humans and exist in an ever-changing environment.

Question 19

[To the Dogs] Maria loves animals and is opening a grooming business.She believes that caring for animals properly is very important and plans to exceed any applicable regulations regarding cleanliness and health standards.Maria thinks,however,some local regulations make no sense.For example,there is a local ordinance that all dogs always must be kept on a leash when not in an inside area.Maria believes dogs need to exercise and to run freely in a safe area,so she is placing her business on a large lot with a fenced outside area.She thinks it is wrong to have to keep the dogs tied up while in a securely fenced area.She is aware that some members of the community have had success in changing local regulations by petitioning city council.Maria plans to proceed by petitioning to attempt a change in the leash law.
-If Maria decides to ignore the leash law and let dogs run freely in the fenced outside area,this is an example of which legal school of thought?

Accepted Answer

A)The term natural law describes certain ethical laws and principles believed to be
morally right and "above" the laws devised by humans.
B)The term natural law describes certain ethical laws and principles believed to be morally right and "above" the laws devised by humans.
C)The term natural law describes certain ethical laws and principles believed to be morally right and "above" the laws devised by humans.
D)The term natural law describes certain ethical laws and principles believed to be morally right and "above" the laws devised by humans.
E)The term natural law describes certain ethical laws and principles believed to be morally right and "above" the laws devised by humans.

Question 20

The concept of ________ suggests that individuals should have the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against the law and they believe the law is wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)Under natural law,individuals not only have basic human rights but also the
freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
B)Under natural law,individuals not only have basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
C)Under natural law,individuals not only have basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
D)Under natural law,individuals not only have basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.
E)Under natural law,individuals not only have basic human rights but also the freedom to disobey a law enacted by people if their conscience goes against it and they believe it is wrong.

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