Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1

Courts are static bodies where decisions do not change

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Marx and Engels reference the idea of a false consciousness to discuss exploitation

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Conflict perspective on law derives much from which philosopher?

Answer 3

Karl Marx

Question 4

Which term means let the decision stand?

Answer 4

stare decisis

Question 5

Judicial review means that a court has the power to determine the constitutionality of a law

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What perspective considers society to be composed of individuals and groups with different interests and characterized by conflict and dissention?

Answer 6

Conflict Perspective

Question 7

According to the due process model, fact-finding procedures should be all but which of the following?

Answer 7

Efficient

Question 8

The view of human nature that sees human beings as basically exploitative and duplicitous creatures underlies what perspective of the law?

Answer 8

The Conflict Perspective

Question 9

According to the rule of law, the fundamental values of a nation must be committed to writing.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The conflict model sees society as an integrated network of institutions held together by a common set of values.

Answer 10

False