Ch. 1 Flashcards
A local ordinance commonly has to do with a matter concerning only a local governing unit
True
A federal statute applies only to those states that agree to apply it within their borders
False
The Uniform Commercial Code facilitates commerce
among the states.
Laws enacted by legislative bodies at any level of government make up the body of law generally referred to as
statutory law
Civil law has to do with wrongs committed against society for which society demands redress
false
A constitution is a primary source of law
True
Secondary sources of law include
legal scholars’ research.
A constitution sets forth a government’s
limits and powers.
Administrative law plays a relatively insignificant role in the regulatory environment of business.
False
International law derives from a variety of sources, including the laws of individual nations.
True
Each court has a jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is best defined as
the geographic area in which a court has the power to apply the law.
Believing that a higher, or universal, law exists that applies to all human beings, and that each written law should reflect the principles inherent in this higher law, is
the natural law tradition.
In the United States, the law consists of written laws and court decisions.
True
The doctrines and principles announced in court decisions govern all areas not covered by statutory or administrative law.
True
An award of damages is
a payment of money or property.
When Lara and Mick cannot resolve their dispute amicably, Lara initiates a lawsuit against Mick. Lara is
the plaintiff.
The U.S. Constitution is the basis of all law in the United States
true
The basis of all law in the United States is
the U.S. Constitution.
With respect to the study of jurisprudence, there is only one school of legal thought.
False
Federal agency regulations do not take precedence over conflicting state regulations.
false
Primary sources of law include
case law.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an executive agency. As an executive agency, the FDA is subject to the authority of
the president.
In deciding a case of first impression, appropriate sources for a court to consider include all of the following except
a poll of those present in the courtroom at the time of the decision.
In the case of Sales Corp. v. Transport Co., the court may rule contrary to a precedent if the court decides that the precedent
is incorrect or inapplicable.
In a criminal case, the object is to obtain a remedy.
False
