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Which of the following refers to the ability to understand the structure of what someone is saying and then apply a set of criteria to evaluate its worth?


A) Traditional lawyer skills
B) Absolute skills
C) Reviewability skills
D) Cost-benefit skills
E) Critical-thinking skills

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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Maria's strategy to try to change the law through petitioning city council,which others have done in the past,is rooted in which of the following?


A) The historical school
B) Natural law
C) Legal positivism
D) Legal realism
E) Cost-benefit analysis

F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

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An example of pursuing change through identification with the vulnerable would involve:


A) Arguing for a stronger law to protect abused children because other jurisdictions have stronger laws.
B) Arguing that current laws on child abuse should not be changed because of the tradition behind the laws
C) Arguing for stronger laws to protect abused children because abused children cannot protect themselves
D) Arguing for a stronger law to protect abused children because those who abuse children are not obeying duly authorized laws on child protection.
E) Arguing for a stronger law to protect abused children because treating child victims is too costly for the public

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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After a court action brought by Mary,Mary was awarded $1,000 in damages from Stanley because she proved by a preponderance of the evidence that Stanley damaged her bicycle.What type of law applied to Mary's case that resulted in her being awarded $1,000?


A) Positive
B) Civil
C) Natural
D) Criminal
E) Procedur al

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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When courts overturn precedent and create new precedent,they are obeying the principle of stare decisis.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following contains summaries of common law rules in a particular area of the law?


A) Executive Proclamations
B) U) S.Code
C) Restatements of the Law
D) State Administrative Codes
E) Case Reporters

F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Statutory law is the supreme law of the land and the foundation for all laws in the United States.

A) True
B) False

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In which school of jurisprudence is the concept of stare decisis rooted?


A) Positivism
B) Cultural reenactment
C) Legal realism
D) The historical school
E) The cost-benefit analysis school

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Regarding Ryan's legal problems in Winland,which is a true statement?


A) Ryan must obey the laws of Winland when operating a business in Winland and cannot rely upon U.S.laws as a defense.
B) Ryan can rely upon the federal statutory laws of the U.S.as a defense.Additionally,Ryan is entitled to all U.S.Constitutional rights in Winland because he is a U.S.citizen.
C) Ryan can rely upon the federal statutory laws of the U.S.as a defense but not the U.S.Constitution.
D) Ryan can rely on U.S.laws as a defense only if he obtains an opinion from the office of the U.S.attorney that his operations in the U.S.have strictly complied with the law.
E) Ryan is entitled to all U.S.Constitutional rights in Winland because he is a U.S.citizen,but he cannot rely on statutory law.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following is true regarding administrative agencies?


A) There are state administrative agencies,but no federal administrative agencies.
B) Administrative agencies exist only at the local county level.
C) Administrative agencies exist at the federal,state,and local level.
D) There are state and federal administrative agencies,but no local administrative agencies.
E) There are federal administrative agencies,but no state administrative agencies.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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The rules and regulations put forth by legislatures are referred to as ________ law.


A) Proper
B) Administrative
C) Statutory
D) Secondary
E) Uniform

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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What type of law are municipal ordinances?


A) Executive orders
B) Statutes
C) Administrative law
D) Local ordinances
E) Common law

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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What is the North American Free Trade Agreement?


A) A trade agreement with 150 countries to establish the conditions of global trade.
B) A U.S.law which protects citizens of the United States from being required to follow rules of commerce in foreign countries.
C) An agreement with the World Trade Organization which allows the WTO to adjudicate trade disputes.
D) A U.S.law which mandates citizens of the United States must follow rules of commerce in foreign countries.
E) A trade agreement with Canada and Mexico to help establish the conditions of global trade.

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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When the organization in charge of proposing uniform laws proposes a statute,which of the following is true?


A) A state legislature is not required to adopt the uniform statute;but if the state legislature decides to go forward with adoption,all portions of the statute must be adopted.
B) The uniform statute automatically goes into effect without any action by state legislatures.
C) A state legislature can ignore the proposed uniform law,adopt it in full,or adopt it in part.
D) All states must adopt the uniform statute within one year.
E) All states must adopt the uniform statute within six months.

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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The decision of a state supreme court is binding on a lower court that is located in the same state.

A) True
B) False

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If Maria decides to follow all laws and regulations,even if she does not agree with them,this approach is rooted in what?


A) Legal realism
B) Cost-benefit analysis
C) Legal positivism
D) Natural law
E) The historical school

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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If someone has failed to live up to a promise made to a business organization,the business organization should:


A) Seek a legal remedy within the courts
B) Ask the lawmakers to impose a punishment upon the violation
C) Ask lawmakers and the executive branch to impose consequences
D) Publicly shame the violator for breaking his promise
E) Turn to the executive branch to impose legal penalties

F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

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Cyberlaw is based primarily on existing laws.

A) True
B) False

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Criminal law lays out the rights and responsibilities implied in relationships between persons.

A) True
B) False

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A decision made in a state supreme court is binding on all lower courts throughout the United States.

A) True
B) False

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