Lecture Questions- Exam 1

Question 1

Regulations are an example of law made by:

A. US Congress

B. Administrative Agencies

C. Counties

D. State Legislatures

E. Courts

Answer 1

B. Administrative Agencies

Question 2

Common Law refers to:

A.Judicial opinions
B.Is simply another word for statutory law
C.Statutes created by Congress
D.Takes precedence over statutory law
E.None of the above

Answer 2

A.Judicial opinions

Question 3

All of the following can happen during an administrative hearing EXCEPT:

A.Disciplinary actions are determined
B.Warnings are issued
C.Fines are levied
D.Licensure may be revoked or suspended
E.Jail time is determined

Answer 3

E. Jail time is determined

Question 4

Which of the following would be correct regarding a deposition.

I. It is recorded, out-of-court testimony under oath

II. It can be used to attack the credibility of a witness at trial

III. It allows attorneys to know in advance what witnesses will say at trial.

IV. Is the same as an interrogatory

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. I, II, and III

D. I, II, III, and IV

E. None of the above

Answer 4

C. I, II, and III

Question 5

The plaintiff is EXCEPT:

A. The person who is initiating the legal action

B. Can also be the “prosecution” in a criminal case

C. The person for whom the legal action is initiated against

D. Must show “standing” in order to initiate a legal action

E. None of the above

Answer 5

C. The person for whom the legal action is initiated against

Question 6

A plaintiff provides notice to a defendant of being sued by means of a:

A. Newspaper ad

B. Deposition

C. Summons

D. Summary judgment motion

E. None of the above

Answer 6

C. Summons