24.-The theory behind the system of checks and balances is

Multiple Choice

Each branch of the government can use its power to monitor the other branches.

The federal government must balance the interests of each of the states to ensure fairness.

Law passed by the federal government must be checked by each branch of the government and authorized before it becomes a law.

The federal government is required to ensure that their annual budget is balanced at the end of each fiscal year and checked twice.

27.-The U.S. system of common law

Multiple Choice

Is derived from the French common law

Was established primarily by the U.S. Constitution

Is derived from the British common law

Is a secondary sources of law established in various Restatements of the Law

Which of the following is not a true statement about the standard to be used to establish minimal contacts when determining if a court has jurisdiction over out-of-state companies that advertise and sell products over the Internet?

The Zippo standard sets a rigid test to establish minimum contacts, requiring that at least 5 percent of the state's population visit the company's website.

The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet directly ruled on the issue.

At least six federal circuit courts have adopted the Zippo standard as the legal framework to assess minimum contacts.

The Zippo standard, established in Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Zippo Dot Com, Inc., is not legally binding precedent.