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.   decide cases on the basis of their personal philosophical views.
B.   interpret and apply the laws.
C.   make the laws.
D.   decide cases on the basis of their opinions about the issues.
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
As a judge, Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law. Common law is
A.   civil law.
B.   case law.
C.   administrative law.
D.   statutory law.
Question #5
The basis for the U.S. legal system is natural law.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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 state constitution takes precedence.
D.   the U.S. 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 plaintiff.
B.   the appellee
C.   the appellant.
D.   the defendant.
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.   neither equitable nor legal remedies.
B.   equitable remedies only.
C.   equitable and legal remedies.
D.   legal 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 United States Supreme Court only.
B.   no one.
C.   the state of Hawaii only.
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.   all courts.
B.   that court only.
C.   courts of lower rank only.
D.   that court and courts of lower rank.
Question #15
Areas of the law not governed by statutory or administrative law are
A.   open to each individual's own interpretation.
B.   not governed by any law.
C.   subject to local ordinances.
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.   a decree of specific performance.
B.   an injunction.
C.   an award of damages.
D.   a rescission.
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 appellant.
D.   the defendant.
Question #19
As a judge, Jay applies common law rules. These rules develop from
A.   uniform laws drafted by legal scholars.
B.   decisions of the courts in legal disputes.
C.   regulations issued by administrative agencies.
D.   statutes enacted by Congress and the state legislatures.
Question #20
The stability and predictability of the law is essential to business activities.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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