LEG 100 - Week 3 Quiz 1 test questions with answers version 1-4 2020

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LEG 100 - Week 3 Quiz 1 test questions with answers version 1-4 2020 Question 1 If the President vetoes a bill and if both the House and Senate repass the bill by a two-thirds margin, the bill b... ecomes law. Question 2 The government has the right to take private property through the power of eminent domain. Question 3 Judicial review is the power of the federal courts to declare a statute or governmental action unconstitutional and void. Question 4 The largest source of new law comes from court decisions. Question 5 The Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal statute, forbids discrimination on the basis of national origin in employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the administrative agency that oversees the law. The EEOC issued Guidelines on Discrimination because of National Origin. According to one of the guidelines, the EEOC will presume a violation of the law if an employer sets a work requirement that employees must speak only English in the workplace. This is an interpretive rule because it interprets the Civil Rights Act. Question 6 The majority of work done by legislative bodies is performed in committees. Question 7 The doctrine of stare decisis, though vital to the creation of the common law when this country was settled, is not important to our modern, complex society. Question 8 Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in criminal court. Question 9 Congress passed a law imposing penalties for displaying "indecent" material online where children could see it. If the U.S. Supreme Court subsequently rules that the statute conflicts with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the statute is void. Question 10 In 1994, the Arizona Supreme Court decided the case of Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents and found a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers. If in 2008 a Flagstaff, Arizona plaintiff brings a lawsuit against an Arizona university’s fraternity for providing alcohol to members under the legal drinking age, the Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents case will serve as precedent. Question 11 If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority. Question 12 In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision. Question 13 DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent Handyman Hardware, Inc. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether DoorWay is entitled to this remedy. Question 14 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration promulgated a rule requiring warehouse employees to wear hardhats when in the vicinity of an operating forklift. The purpose of the hardhats is to protect employees from danger of falling objects. This rule is Question 15 Jurisdiction can be described as Question 16 In order for a federal court to have jurisdiction, there must be a federal question involved and at least $75,000 in dispute. Question 17 Primary methods of alternative dispute resolution include litigation and mediation. Question 18 In reaching their verdicts, appellate courts conduct trials and rehear all evidence. Question 19 A _______ is a ruling by the court that no trial is necessary because there are no essential facts in dispute. Question 20 After being served with a summons and a copy of the complaint, a defendant usually files a pleading known as an answer, briefly replying to each allegation in the complaint. Version 2 Question 1 In a civil case, the plaintiff must prove the case Question 2 A _______ is a ruling by the court that no trial is necessary because there are no essential facts in dispute. Question 3 In order for a federal court to have jurisdiction, there must be a federal question involved and at least $75,000 in dispute. Question 4 Primary methods of alternative dispute resolution include litigation and mediation. Question 5 According to your text, the biggest change in litigation in the last decade has been Question 6 In reaching their verdicts, appellate courts conduct trials and rehear all evidence. Question 7 The government has the right to take private property through the power of eminent domain. Question 8 If the President vetoes a bill and if both the House and Senate repass the bill by a two-thirds margin, the bill becomes law. Question 9 The largest source of new law comes from court decisions. Question 10 The majority of work done by legislative bodies is performed in committees. Question 11 The Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal statute, forbids discrimination on the basis of national origin in employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the administrative agency that oversees the law. The EEOC issued Guidelines on Discrimination because of National Origin. According to one of the guidelines, the EEOC will presume a violation of the law if an employer sets a work requirement that employees must speak only English in the workplace. This is an interpretive rule because it interprets the Civil Rights Act. Question 12 The doctrine of stare decisis, though vital to the creation of the common law when this country was settled, is not important to our modern, complex society. Question 13 The amendments to the U.S. Constitution protect the people from the power of state and federal governments. Question 14 In 1994, the Arizona Supreme Court decided the case of Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents and found a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers. If in 2008 a Flagstaff, Arizona plaintiff brings a lawsuit against an Arizona university’s fraternity for providing alcohol to members under the legal drinking age, the Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents case will serve as precedent. Question 15 DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent Handyman Hardware, Inc. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether DoorWay is entitled to this remedy. Question 16 In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision. Question 17 If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority. Question 18 The three branches of government in the United States are Question 19 Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in criminal court. Question 20 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration promulgated a rule requiring warehouse employees to wear hardhats when in the vicinity of an operating forklift. The purpose of the hardhats is to protect employees from danger of falling objects. This rule is Version 3 Question 1 In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision. Question 2 Wilfred was driving too fast for the icy road conditions and hit Sally's car. Sally can sue Wilfred in criminal court. Question 3 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration promulgated a rule requiring warehouse employees to wear hardhats when in the vicinity of an operating forklift. The purpose of the hardhats is to protect employees from danger of falling objects. This rule is Question 4 Congress passed a law imposing penalties for displaying "indecent" material online where children could see it. If the U.S. Supreme Court subsequently rules that the statute conflicts with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the statute is void. Question 5 Deontologists would agree that the increasing medical concern over obesity in the United States justifies federal regulation of high fat, high sugar, low nutrition food advertising during children’s television programs. Question 6 Unethical behavior is a bar to financial success. Question 7 Which of the following statements best exemplifies how society as a whole benefits from ethical behavior? Question 8 John Rawls' suggestion that society should reward behavior that provides the most benefit to the community as a whole is referred to as Question 9 According to your text, the biggest change in litigation in the last decade has been Question 10 Jurisdiction can be described as Question 11 A _______ is a ruling by the court that no trial is necessary because there are no essential facts in dispute. Question 12 Primary methods of alternative dispute resolution include litigation and mediation. Question 13 The Miranda warning insures that the criminal suspects understand their constitutional rights relating to Question 14 A misdemeanor is distinguished from a felony based upon Question 15 Every criminal defendant has a right to a jury trial. Question 16 The Federal sentencing guidelines are just guidelines. Judges do not have to follow them. Question 17 The doctrine of stare decisis, though vital to the creation of the common law when this country was settled, is not important to our modern, complex society. Question 18 Judicial review is the power of the federal courts to declare a statute or governmental action unconstitutional and void. Question 19 If the President vetoes a bill and if both the House and Senate repass the bill by a two-thirds margin, the bill becomes law. Question 20 The amendments to the U.S. Constitution protect the people from the power of state and federal governments. Sunday, July 19, 2015 Version 4 Question 1 A misdemeanor is distinguished from a felony based upon Question 2 When a judge orders a criminal defendant to reimburse the victim, it is called Question 3 The Miranda warning insures that the criminal suspects understand their constitutional rights relating to Question 4 The parties to a criminal trial are the government and the defendant. Question 5 The Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal statute, forbids discrimination on the basis of national origin in employment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the administrative agency that oversees the law. The EEOC issued Guidelines on Discrimination because of National Origin. According to one of the guidelines, the EEOC will presume a violation of the law if an employer sets a work requirement that employees must speak only English in the workplace. This is an interpretive rule because it interprets the Civil Rights Act. Question 6 If the President vetoes a bill and if both the House and Senate repass the bill by a two-thirds margin, the bill becomes law. Question 7 The majority of work done by legislative bodies is performed in committees. Question 8 Judicial review is the power of the federal courts to declare a statute or governmental action unconstitutional and void. Question 9 In reaching their verdicts, appellate courts conduct trials and rehear all evidence. Question 10 In order for a federal court to have jurisdiction, there must be a federal question involved and at least $75,000 in dispute. Question 11 Jurisdiction can be described as Question 12 According to your text, the biggest change in litigation in the last decade has been Question 13 In order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jane referred to prior rulings on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision. Question 14 DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent Handyman Hardware, Inc. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether DoorWay is entitled to this remedy. Question 15 If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a 51% majority. Question 16 The three branches of government in the United States are Question 17 Utilitarian ethics holds that decisions should be made on the basis of practicality, and whatever action is most convenient should be favored. Question 18 John Rawls' suggestion that society should reward behavior that provides the most benefit to the community as a whole is referred to as Question 19 Which of the following statements best exemplifies how society as a whole benefits from ethical behavior? Question 20 Deontologists would agree that the increasing medical concern over obesity in the United States justifies federal regulation of high fat, high sugar, low nutrition food advertising during children’s television programs. [Show More]

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