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.   decide cases on the basis of their opinions about the issues.
C.   make the laws.
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Statutory law does not include county ordinances.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
As a judge, Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law. Common law is
A.   administrative law.
B.   civil law.
C.   statutory law.
D.   case 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.   neither provision applies.
B.   the provisions are balanced to reach a compromise.
C.   the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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 plaintiff.
B.   the defendant.
C.   the appellee
D.   the appellant.
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.   an injunction.
C.   specific performance.
D.   damages.
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.   equitable remedies only.
B.   legal remedies only.
C.   equitable and legal remedies.
D.   neither equitable nor 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.   no one.
B.   the federal government only.
C.   the United States Supreme Court only.
D.   the state of Hawaii 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.   that court only.
C.   courts of lower rank only.
D.   all courts.
Question #15
Areas of the law not governed by statutory or administrative law are
A.   not governed by any law.
B.   governed by the common law.
C.   open to each individual's own interpretation.
D.   subject to local ordinances.
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 decree of specific performance.
C.   a rescission.
D.   an award of damages.
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 defendant.
B.   the plaintiff.
C.   the appellant.
D.   the appellee.
Question #19
As a judge, Jay applies common law rules. These rules develop from
A.   decisions of the courts in legal disputes.
B.   statutes enacted by Congress and the state legislatures.
C.   regulations issued by administrative agencies.
D.   uniform laws drafted by legal scholars.
Question #20
The stability and predictability of the law is essential to business activities.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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