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Question 1

According to Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, the primary function of law is to:

Answer 1

provide security, order and predictability of life

Question 2

One reason dissenting opinions are significant to U.S. common law is :

Answer 2

they may have a lasting impact if the court later changes its mind

Question 3

Criminal law deals with harm to _____, whereas civil law involves harm to _______.

Answer 3

society; individuals

Question 4

The only limitation on what statutes may do in the American system is found in:

Answer 4

the Constitution

Question 5

A writ of certiorari

Answer 5

is a petition by the losing side in a lower court for the Supreme Court to hear an appeal.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an influence on Supreme Court decision making?

Answer 6

direct lobbying by interest group representatives

Question 7

the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws is called judicial:

Answer 7

review

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning jurisdiction is false?

Answer 8

about half the cases in the US are heard by federal courts

Question 9

Senatorial courtesy refers to the:

Answer 9

tradition of granting senators considerable power over federal judicial appointments in their home states.

Question 10

A U.S dept. of Ag law on how much coloring or other additives can be in food is an example of _______ law or regulation.

Answer 10

administrative