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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)
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The laws, or enforceable rules of conduct in a society, do not reflect the culture and circumstances that create them.
True
False
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Laws in this country are created only at the federal and state levels of government.
True
False
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How many distinct stages do most societies go through in forming their legal systems?
two
four
six
eight
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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
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The Supreme Court of the United States is the final interpreter of the federal Constitution
True
False
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_____________ is a widely adopted set of models laws for business.
the Bills of Rights
an ordinance
a constitution
the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
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Business laws greatly affect
business firms
consumers
both business firms & consumers
none of these
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Which of these is based on the current standards or customs of the people?
civil law
positive law
code
common law
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The world's two great systems of law are the English common law and the Napoleonic code
True
False
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Which of the following is dictated from above by a sovereign or other central authority?
civil law
positive law
code
common law
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Which of the following terms describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases?
an injunction
a code
a precedent
jurisdiction
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The system of law in the United States is based on the English common law.
True
False
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The doctrine of stare decisis requires lower courts to follow established case law in deciding similar cases
True
False
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Laws made by administrative agencies are often called
ordinances
rules and regulations
standards
guidelines