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Introduction To Law
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1A law is a set of rules intended to regulate society.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Laws are NOT based on the actions of government and religion.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3A civil law is a system based on written constitutions and codes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4A common law is a decision previously made by the courts and used as precedence for similar cases.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5A common law is NOT used for cases against a city, state or any form of government making the law.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6A constitutional law is for the people of America.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7A statute defines where, when, and how long.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8A case law is NOT a ruling made by a judge after hearing an argument that has not been previously heard in the court system.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9A substantive law gives the prosecuting authority the right to charge you with the crime you are being accused of.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Case laws help people keep the process orderly and on track.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11Civil laws are laws broken against a city, state, or federal established law.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12What are the two most important requirements that must be met in a civil law?
- ASentencing and Bail
- BVenue and Jurisdiction
- CDamages and Restitution
13What is the #1 law?
- AConstitution
- BSpeeding
- CMurder
14What is a civil law legal system?
- AA system based on written constitutions and said laws and codes.
- BA system based on said constitutions and laws and codes.
- CA system based on written constitutions and laws and codes.
15Laws and legal systems are based on the actions of:
- AGovernment
- BJudges
- CReligion
- DHouse of Representatives
16Common law legal systems are based on:
- APrecedence
- BCase law
- CCivil law
- DProcedural law
17What is TRUE about stare decisis?
- ALaws originate from decisions of legislative bodies instead of courts.
- BLaws originate from decisions of courts instead of legislative bodies.
- CLaws originate from decisions of courts instead of the written constitution.
- DLaws originate from written constitution instead of courts.
18Philosophical views make a way or theory to do things.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19The natural theory of law is created by people.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20The legal positivism is NOT created by government.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Legal realism are created by people.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Substantive laws define the rights of parties and establish the legal basis for any lawsuit.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Procedural laws relate to the sentencing of the substantive rights and duties.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24A criminal case is an offense against a state or society as a whole.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Civil cases are caused by an appeal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26When the House of Representatives view something as bad, it becomes a law.
- ATrue
- BFalse
27When a person is accused of a criminal offense, they are entitled to the Castle Doctrine under the US Constitution.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28Crimes define behavior that society has declared illegal and has decided to punish.
- ATrue
- BFalse
29The existence of a law prohibits the conduct in question after the violation occurs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
30A specifically described penalty has to be considered a law before the person is found guilty.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31A law that is sufficiently clear and certain means the individual is NOT capable of knowing what is permissible and what is legal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32Procedural laws tell us how we enforce substantive rights.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33Procedural issues DO NOT form the basis of a civil appeal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34You can in fact challenge facts after pleading guilty.
- ATrue
- BFalse
35Where you live at the time of death is where the will is probated.
- ATrue
- BFalse
36What is the second amendment?
- AThe right to freedom.
- BThe right to bear arms.
37What is the current first amendment?
- AFreedom of speech.
- BFreedom of religion.
38Civil is:
- APlaintiff vs. State
- BPlaintiff vs. Defendant
39Criminal is:
- AState vs. Plaintiff
- BState vs. Defendant
40Roe vs. Wade went against precedence in 1956.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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