QUESTION 1

The three branches of government in the United States are the

	a.	executive, legislative, and administrative.
	b.	administrative, executive, and statutory.
	c.	executive, legislative, and judicial.
	d.	administrative, legislative, and international.

4 points

QUESTION 2

Jessica is required to go to court. The government prosecutes her case, and a district attorney brings the case against her to trial. The injured party in Jessica's case is a witness but does not prosecute her case. The government is seeking to imprison and fine Jessica. Jessica's case is an example of

	a.	civil law.
	b.	constitutional law.
	c.	administrative law.
	d.	criminal law.

4 points

QUESTION 3

Chloe and Steve are involved in a relationship. One night, during a fight, Steve assaults Chloe and Chloe goes to the police. The police arrest Steve and charge him with assault. At trial, who must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt?

	a.	Chloe
	b.	Steve
	c.	The state
	d.	The police

4 points

QUESTION 4

Which of the following statements accurately defines civil law?

	a.	Civil law concerns behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether.
	b.	Civil law regulates the rights and duties between parties.
	c.	Civil law results in imprisonment and fines.
	d.	Civil law is a form of administrative law.

4 points

QUESTION 5

Hasbro, Inc., the trademark owner of "Candy Land," sought a court injunction to stop Internet Entertainment Group, LTD from using the domain name, "candyland.com." Internet Entertainment Group had established a sexually explicit site at the domain name. This injunction would have to be issued by

	a.	a jury.
	b.	a judge.
	c.	an executive order.
	d.	a lawyer.

4 points

QUESTION 6

The U.S. Constitution

	a.	is meant as a guideline for the states but does not have to be followed by the federal government.
	b.	ensures that the United States is not a monarchy.
	c.	establishes a national government with its four branches and establishes a system of checks and balances among the four branches.
	d.	establishes a national government with its three branches, establishes a system of checks and balances among the three branches, and guarantees many basic rights to the American people.

4 points

QUESTION 7

The doctrine of precedent requires

	a.	that a victim testify.
	b.	that the defendant testify.
	c.	a 12-member jury of the defendant's peers.
	d.	judges to base rulings on previous cases.

4 points

QUESTION 8

Jamal was recently hired as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company. Jamal notices that all the other sales reps "pad" their expense accounts by claiming meals with clients that never took place and then pocket the extra money. Jamal figures that because everyone else is cheating on their expense accounts, he might as well do the same. What ethics trap is Jamal falling into?

	a.	Following orders
	b.	Competition
	c.	Conformity
	d.	Lost in a crowd

4 points

QUESTION 9

Anya is required to go to court. The government will not prosecute her case, and a private party brings the case against Anya to trial. The injured party is the person who sues Anya and is seeking equitable remedies and money damages against her. Anya's case is an example of

	a.	civil law.
	b.	criminal law.
	c.	constitutional law.
	d.	administrative law.

4 points

QUESTION 10

Using moral relativism can help people resolve their ethical dilemmas. There are problems with using moral relativism, however. What is a problem with moral relativism?

	a.	It is difficult to measure the utility of an action.
	b.	The ends do matter.
	c.	Someone could have legitimate reasons to keep some things private.
	d.	It can justify anything.

4 points

QUESTION 11

Karim sues Dimitri for a breach of contract and requests $50,000 in money damages. Dimitri is served with the summons on June 1 and is given 20 days to file an answer. On June 22, Dimitri has not filed an answer. Karim can request

	a.	nothing; Dimitri does not have to pay unless he files an answer.
	b.	the full $50,000.
	c.	his attorney's fees but not the requested money damages.
	d.	half of the requested money damages.

4 points

QUESTION 12

Paz and Lulu are engaged in a custody battle. In discovery, Paz requests that Lulu answer questions in writing and under oath. Paz has

	a.	sent Lulu interrogatories.
	b.	deposed Lulu.
	c.	requested a production of documents and materials.
	d.	cross-examined Lulu.

4 points

QUESTION 13

Enzo opens his own business and knows he should not cause harm, but he does not know if he, as a business owner, needs to actively do good. The idea that businesses should actively do good is referred to as

	a.	rationalization.
	b.	corporate social responsibility.
	c.	utilitarian ethics.
	d.	avoiding ethics traps.

4 points

QUESTION 14

The issue of the constitutional protections afforded flag burning was addressed in

	a.	Texas v. Johnson.
	b.	United States v. Lopez.
	c.	Marbury v. Madison.
	d.	Palmore v. Sidoti.

4 points

QUESTION 15

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is concerned about the high levels of air pollution in American cities. The EPA proposes a regulation that requires a city with a population density of a specific size to reduce their air pollution by any means necessary within 12 months. The city of Los Angeles does not believe this regulation must be followed because it is not a law passed by a government. Is the city of Los Angeles correct in its thinking?

	a.	Yes as this is not a statute passed by a government, and thus, the regulation does not have to be followed.
	b.	No because this is a regulation promulgated by an administrative agency and is therefore administrative law and must be followed.
	c.	Yes because this regulation is unconstitutional and thus is void.
	d.	No because this is a regulation promulgated by an administrative agency and is therefore constitutional law and must be followed.

4 points

QUESTION 16

Common law refers to

	a.	law that is the same or similar in all the states.
	b.	law made when judges decide cases and then follow those decisions in later cases.
	c.	law made by legislatures in the form of statutes.
	d.	the legal systems of France, Germany, and Italy.

4 points

QUESTION 17

Which statement about interpretive rules is correct?

	a.	Interpretive rules are the most important agency rules.
	b.	Interpretive rules do not change the law.
	c.	Interpretive rules are much like statutes.
	d.	Interpretive rules are made by the legislature.

4 points

QUESTION 18

If Oregon passed a statute that prohibited liquor stores from engaging in any kind of advertising, that statute would be

	a.	valid as an exercise of police power.
	b.	valid, as alcohol is illegal for minors.
	c.	invalid as a violation of the Commerce Clause.
	d.	invalid as an unreasonable restriction of free speech.

4 points

QUESTION 19

Josefa wants to engage in ethical conduct when doing her job. Josefa decides it would be best to follow deontological ethics when making decisions in the workplace. In doing so, Josefa will focus on

	a.	doing the right thing.
	b.	producing the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
	c.	whether it is acceptable for everyone to do the same thing.
	d.	whether her actions are inherently right or wrong.

4 points

QUESTION 20

Criminal law is usually statutory in nature because

	a.	statutory law is prospective in nature; a court cannot retroactively declare that an action was a crime.
	b.	statutory law is more credible than the common law.
	c.	stare decisis cannot be applied to crimes.
	d.	precedent cannot be followed in criminal cases.