BUSI 2371 CH 1-4

The Clean Water Act is an example of _________.

A Federal Statute

Which of the following best describes a chamber?

A portion of the legislative branch of government; refers to either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate

The state of Florida has enacted the Lake Okeechobee Protection Act to protect Lake Okeechobee and the northern Everglades system. This law is an example of which of the following?

A state statute

Under English common law, persons who believed that the decision of a law court was unfair or believed that they law court would not grant an appropriate remedy could seek relief in ___________.

Chancery (equity) courts

Which of the following approaches has been used to deal with the new digital and information technology environment?

Courts applied existing laws to the new digital and technological environment.

The ______ system of law was the foundation from which American judges first developed a common law in the colonies.

English

_________ was law developed by judges who issued their opinions when deciding cases. The principles announced in these cases became precedent for later judges deciding similar cases.

English common law

The _______ School of jurisprudence asserts that the law is an aggregate of social traditions and customs that have developed over the centuries

Historical

English common law was developed by ______.

Judges

According to English common law, the only relief available in ___________ was a monetary award for damages.

Law Courts

The U.S. Constitution is an example of which school of law?

Natural Law School

The city of Mackinac Island, in Michigan, wants to preserve its 1800s Victorian houses and buildings, keep the island car-free, and require buildings to adhere to era-specific aesthetic standards. What kind of laws would Mackinac Island enact to preserve its unique character?

Ordinances

Laws that make discrimination in employment illegal is an example of which school of law?

Sociological School

Your sister is in law school. She believes that laws that prohibit discrimination for potential LGBTQ employees best reflect what laws are supposed to do-- shape the way we behave. Your sister most likely subscribes to the _______ of jurisprudence.

Sociological School

You and your classmates are discussing your philosophies about how the law developed. One of your classmates refers to the fact that during WWII and the Vietnam War, the federal government enacted draft laws that required men of a certain age to serve in the military if they met certain requirements. To which school of legal philosophy does your classmate most likely belong?

The Command School

Scholars in which of the following schools of jurisprudence are most likely to look to past legal decisions (precedent) to solve contemporary problems?

The Historical School

You're considering buying your first home. One of your classmates suggests that the federal government's policy of subsidizing housing provides incentives so that too many homes are built. Your classmate says that, if these laws did not exist, then the free market would determine the exact number of homes that should be built. Your classmate most likely subscribes to which of the following schools of jurisprudential thought?

The Law and Economics School

_______ provides that the U.S. President. with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate, may enter into treaties with foreign governments.

The U.S. Constitution

Which government body is composed of two U.S. senators from each state?

The U.S. Senate

How does Brown v. Board of Education show the flexibility of the law?

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a past decision of the Court

The courts have the power to interpret and determine the validity of the law. What is this branch of the federal government called?

The judicial branch

A compact made between two or more nations if called __________.

a treaty

Why does the U.S. Supreme Court, which is comprised of nine justices, often issue non-unanimous decisions?

because each justice has analyzed the facts of a case and the legal issue presented, applied critical legal thinking to reason through the case, and come up with his or her own conclusion

Why do so many law professors use the Socratic method in their classrooms?

because it stimulates class discussions

Which of the following is NOT a function of law? a. facilitating planning b. shaping moral standards c. changing the status quo d. keeping the peace e. maximizing individual freedom

c. changing the status quo

Some laws prevent the forceful overthrow of the government. These laws promote which of the following primary functions of the law? a. shaping moral standards b. promoting social justice c. maintaining the status quo d. maximizing individual freedom e. facilitating planning

c. maintaining the status quo

Some laws prohibit discrimination in employment. These laws promote which of the following primary functions of law? a. facilitating orderly change b. maintaining the status quo c. promoting social justice d. maximizing individual freedom e. providing a basis for compromise

c. promoting social justice

Legal cases are usually examined using the IRAC method because __________.

critical thinking must be used in applying the law to the facts of the case.

The doctrine of stare decisis does all of the following EXCEPT: a. makes the law more predictable for individuals b. promotes uniformity of law within a jurisdiction c. makes the court system more efficient d. makes the law consistent across all jurisdictions e. makes the law more predictable for businesses.

d. makes the law consistent across all jurisdictions

The executive branch of the government has the power to ________.

enforce the law

After the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, William the Conqueror and his successors began to replace various local laws with one uniform system of law. To accomplish this, the king or queen appointed loyal followers as judges in all local areas. These judges were charged with administering the law in a uniform manner. What were these courts called?

law courts

This content and assignments for textbook will help you develop the following career skills EXCEPT __________.

real-world application of scientific theory

Adherence to past court decisions so that they become precedent for deciding future cases is known as _________.

stare decisis

The principles enumerated in __________ are extremely broad because the founding fathers intended them to be applied to evolving social, technological, and economic conditions.

the U.S. Constitution