Business 005 - Business Law I » Winter 2021 » Chapter 1 Homework

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Question #1
John is a judge. The function of John and other judges is to
A.   interpret and apply the laws.
B.   make the laws.
C.   decide cases on the basis of their opinions about the issues.
D.   decide cases on the basis of their personal philosophical views.
Question #2
How judges apply the law to specific disputes may depend in part on their personal philosophical views.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Statutory law does not include county ordinances.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
As a judge, Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law. Common law is
A.   statutory law.
B.   case law.
C.   administrative law.
D.   civil law.
Question #5
The basis for the U.S. legal system is natural law.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
If a provision in the Florida state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution
A.   the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.
B.   the provisions are balanced to reach a compromise.
C.   neither provision applies.
D.   the state constitution takes precedence.
Question #7
A judge's view of the law is of little importance in a common law legal system.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
Net Corporation files a suit against Omega, Inc., alleging that Omega breached a contract to sell Net a computer system for $100,000. Net is
A.   the defendant.
B.   the appellant.
C.   the plaintiff.
D.   the appellee
Question #9
In a suit against Sandy, Tyler obtains a remedy. In the U.S. legal system, this remedy will most likely be
A.   rescission.
B.   specific performance.
C.   damages.
D.   an injunction.
Question #10
Law is a body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #11
Gary is a state court judge. In his court, as in most state courts, he may grant
A.   legal remedies only.
B.   neither equitable nor legal remedies.
C.   equitable remedies only.
D.   equitable and legal remedies.
Question #12
A plaintiff is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #13
Hawaii enacts a state law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by
A.   the United States Supreme Court only.
B.   the state of Hawaii only.
C.   no one.
D.   the federal government only.
Question #14
Jill is an appellate court judge. In this capacity, Jill establishes a rule of law. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the principle must be adhered to by
A.   that court and courts of lower rank.
B.   all courts.
C.   courts of lower rank only.
D.   that court only.
Question #15
Areas of the law not governed by statutory or administrative law are
A.   not governed by any law.
B.   subject to local ordinances.
C.   open to each individual's own interpretation.
D.   governed by the common law.
Question #16
Great Internet, Inc. (GII), is an Internet service provider. GII's tech support employees are on strike. Six of the workers are blocking GII's door. To get them away from the door, GII should obtain
A.   an injunction.
B.   a rescission.
C.   an award of damages.
D.   a decree of specific performance.
Question #17
Constitutional law includes only the U.S. Constitution.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #18
Standard Business Company appeals a decision against it, in favor of Top Flight Corporation, from a lower court to a higher court. Standard is
A.   the plaintiff.
B.   the appellee.
C.   the defendant.
D.   the appellant.
Question #19
As a judge, Jay applies common law rules. These rules develop from
A.   statutes enacted by Congress and the state legislatures.
B.   regulations issued by administrative agencies.
C.   decisions of the courts in legal disputes.
D.   uniform laws drafted by legal scholars.
Question #20
The stability and predictability of the law is essential to business activities.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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