Chapter 1—THE NATURE AND SOURCES OF LAW TRUE/FALSE 1. The pattern of rules that society uses to control the conduct of individuals in their relationships is called law. ANS: T
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2. The law works to cause our society to operate in an inefficient manner. ANS: F
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3. Law is often defined as the body of principles that courts will enforce. ANS: T
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4. Jane asserts she has a legal right. Jane is really saying she has an obligation to perform or refrain from performing an act. ANS: F
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5. Rights always stand alone, without any duties. ANS: F
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6. Rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution are accompanied by duties. ANS: T
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7. Court decisions and statutes can take away rights created by the United States Constitution. ANS: F
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8. One of our most important rights is the right of privacy. ANS: T
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9. The right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures conducted by the police is guaranteed by state statute. ANS: F
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10. The United States Constitution provides that we have a right to be free from intrusions by others.