15 questions
The document that sets forth the framework of a government and its relationship to the people it governs is
the Bills of Rights
an ordinance
a constitution
the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
The laws, or enforceable rules of conduct in a society, do not reflect the culture and circumstances that create them.
True
False
Laws in this country are created only at the federal and state levels of government.
True
False
How many distinct stages do most societies go through in forming their legal systems?
two
four
six
eight
If a state constitution and the U.S. Constitution conflict, which prevails?
the U.S. Constitution
the state Constitution
neither prevails- the matter is referred to Congress
neither prevails - the matter is referred to the President
The Supreme Court of the United States is the final interpreter of the federal Constitution
True
False
_____________ is a widely adopted set of models laws for business.
the Bills of Rights
an ordinance
a constitution
the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Business laws greatly affect
business firms
consumers
both business firms & consumers
none of these
Which of these is based on the current standards or customs of the people?
civil law
positive law
code
common law
The world's two great systems of law are the English common law and the Napoleonic code
True
False
Which of the following is dictated from above by a sovereign or other central authority?
civil law
positive law
code
common law
Which of the following terms describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases?
an injunction
a code
a precedent
jurisdiction
The system of law in the United States is based on the English common law.
True
False
The doctrine of stare decisis requires lower courts to follow established case law in deciding similar cases
True
False
Laws made by administrative agencies are often called
ordinances
rules and regulations
standards
guidelines