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.   make the laws.
B.   decide cases on the basis of their opinions about the issues.
C.   decide cases on the basis of their personal philosophical views.
D.   interpret and apply the laws.
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.   case law.
B.   civil law.
C.   administrative law.
D.   statutory 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 state constitution takes precedence.
B.   neither provision applies.
C.   the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.
D.   the provisions are balanced to reach a compromise.
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 appellee
C.   the plaintiff.
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.   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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #11
Gary is a state court judge. In his court, as in most state courts, he may grant
A.   neither equitable nor legal remedies.
B.   equitable and legal remedies.
C.   legal remedies only.
D.   equitable remedies only.
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 federal government only.
B.   the state of Hawaii only.
C.   the United States Supreme Court only.
D.   no one.
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.   courts of lower rank only.
B.   all courts.
C.   that court and courts of lower rank.
D.   that court only.
Question #15
Areas of the law not governed by statutory or administrative law are
A.   governed by the common law.
B.   open to each individual's own interpretation.
C.   not governed by any law.
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.   an award of damages.
D.   a rescission.
Question #17
Constitutional law includes only the U.S. Constitution.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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 appellant.
B.   the defendant.
C.   the plaintiff.
D.   the appellee.
Question #19
As a judge, Jay applies common law rules. These rules develop from
A.   regulations issued by administrative agencies.
B.   statutes enacted by Congress and the state legislatures.
C.   uniform laws drafted by legal scholars.
D.   decisions of the courts in legal disputes.
Question #20
The stability and predictability of the law is essential to business activities.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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