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Introduction To Law

Question 1 of 40

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A law is a set of rules intended to regulate society.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 40

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Laws are NOT based on the actions of government and religion.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 40

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A civil law is a system based on written constitutions and codes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 40

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A common law is a decision previously made by the courts and used as precedence for similar cases.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 5 of 40

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A common law is NOT used for cases against a city, state or any form of government making the law.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 40

1

A constitutional law is for the people of America.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 40

1

A statute defines where, when, and how long.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 8 of 40

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A case law is NOT a ruling made by a judge after hearing an argument that has not been previously heard in the court system.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 40

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A substantive law gives the prosecuting authority the right to charge you with the crime you are being accused of.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 40

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Case laws help people keep the process orderly and on track.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 40

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Civil laws are laws broken against a city, state, or federal established law.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 40

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What are the two most important requirements that must be met in a civil law?

Select one of the following:

  • Sentencing and Bail

  • Venue and Jurisdiction

  • Damages and Restitution

Explanation

Question 13 of 40

1

What is the #1 law?

Select one of the following:

  • Constitution

  • Speeding

  • Murder

Explanation

Question 14 of 40

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What is a civil law legal system?

Select one of the following:

  • A system based on written constitutions and said laws and codes.

  • A system based on said constitutions and laws and codes.

  • A system based on written constitutions and laws and codes.

Explanation

Question 15 of 40

1

Laws and legal systems are based on the actions of:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Government

  • Judges

  • Religion

  • House of Representatives

Explanation

Question 16 of 40

1

Common law legal systems are based on:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Precedence

  • Case law

  • Civil law

  • Procedural law

Explanation

Question 17 of 40

1

What is TRUE about stare decisis?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Laws originate from decisions of legislative bodies instead of courts.

  • Laws originate from decisions of courts instead of legislative bodies.

  • Laws originate from decisions of courts instead of the written constitution.

  • Laws originate from written constitution instead of courts.

Explanation

Question 18 of 40

1

Philosophical views make a way or theory to do things.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 40

1

The natural theory of law is created by people.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 20 of 40

1

The legal positivism is NOT created by government.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 21 of 40

1

Legal realism are created by people.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 40

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Substantive laws define the rights of parties and establish the legal basis for any lawsuit.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 23 of 40

1

Procedural laws relate to the sentencing of the substantive rights and duties.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 24 of 40

1

A criminal case is an offense against a state or society as a whole.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 25 of 40

1

Civil cases are caused by an appeal.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 26 of 40

1

When the House of Representatives view something as bad, it becomes a law.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 27 of 40

1

When a person is accused of a criminal offense, they are entitled to the Castle Doctrine under the US Constitution.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 28 of 40

1

Crimes define behavior that society has declared illegal and has decided to punish.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 29 of 40

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The existence of a law prohibits the conduct in question after the violation occurs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 30 of 40

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A specifically described penalty has to be considered a law before the person is found guilty.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 31 of 40

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A law that is sufficiently clear and certain means the individual is NOT capable of knowing what is permissible and what is legal.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 32 of 40

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Procedural laws tell us how we enforce substantive rights.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 33 of 40

1

Procedural issues DO NOT form the basis of a civil appeal.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 34 of 40

1

You can in fact challenge facts after pleading guilty.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 35 of 40

1

Where you live at the time of death is where the will is probated.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 36 of 40

1

What is the second amendment?

Select one of the following:

  • The right to freedom.

  • The right to bear arms.

Explanation

Question 37 of 40

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What is the current first amendment?

Select one of the following:

  • Freedom of speech.

  • Freedom of religion.

Explanation

Question 38 of 40

1

Civil is:

Select one of the following:

  • Plaintiff vs. State

  • Plaintiff vs. Defendant

Explanation

Question 39 of 40

1

Criminal is:

Select one of the following:

  • State vs. Plaintiff

  • State vs. Defendant

Explanation

Question 40 of 40

1

Roe vs. Wade went against precedence in 1956.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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