Introduction to Law Practice Exam
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Introduction to Law offers students a foundational understanding of legal concepts, principles, and the structure of legal systems. This course explores the nature and functions of law in society, sources of law, and the distinction between civil and criminal law. Students learn about the roles of legislation, judiciary, and legal professionals while examining key areas such as constitutional, administrative, contract, and tort law. Through case studies and legal reasoning exercises, the course provides essential analytical skills and knowledge necessary for further legal study and informed citizenship.
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Introduction to Law 5th Edition by Joanne B. Hames
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Law
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Q1) Rules of court are generally substantive laws.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q2) What is a type of law that regulates many religious organizations?
A) Statutory law
B) Canon law
C) Constitutional law
D) Case law Answer: B
Q3) Religion has had no impact on the development of law.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q4) Substantive laws define the rights and duties of parties and establish the legal basis for any lawsuit
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 2: The US Legal System
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Q1) The Supremacy Clause is found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?
A) Article I
B) Article II
C) Article III
D) Article IV
Answer: D
Q2) When both state and federal governments have the right to regulate an area, those governments have:
A) exclusive jurisdiction.
B) concurrent jurisdiction.
C) original jurisdiction.
D) bicameral legislatures.
E) None of the above
Answer: B
Q3) When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Where a conflict exists between federal and state laws, _____law controls.
Answer: federal
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Chapter 3: The Courts and Legal Personnel
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Q1) The United States is divided into fifteen separate geographical appellate areas, called circuits for the federal appellate courts.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to hear cases that originated in the state courts.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review. Answer: trial
Q4) The U.S. _____ conducts hearings on individuals nominated by the President to serve as federal judges in order to assure that only qualified individuals take the bench.
Answer: Senate
Q5) Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the case by a majority vote.
Answer: three
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Chapter 4: Finding the Law: Legal Research
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Q1) Once the issues are clearly stated, it is time to focus on the facts when conducting legal research.
A)True
B)False
Q2) There is only one reporter for federal and state court cases.
A)True
B)False
Q3) California state cases are found in which regional reporter?
A) Northeast Reporter
B) Pacific Reporter
C) Southern Reporter
D) Northwest Reporter
Q4) Which part of a case states the law relied upon by the court in the analysis or reasoning component of the case?
A) Facts
B) Issues
C) Rules
D) Judicial history
Q5) The two large national legal encyclopedias are Corpus Juris Secundum (C.J.S.) and American _____ 2d.
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Chapter 5: Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing
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Q1) A topic sentence:
A) is another term for thesis paragraph.
B) can be used in lieu of a thesis paragraph.
C) introduces issues or subissues and connects them back to the thesis paragraph.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above
Q2) The rules section in a case brief should include every source discussed by the court.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which part of a case brief lets the reader know what happened in each of the lower courts?
A) Facts
B) Judicial history
C) Issue
D) Rule
E) Analysis
Q4) Why should a legal writer go through multiple revisions when drafting for legal documents?
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Chapter 6: Constitutional Law
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Q1) Which right found in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is most important to you personally? Why?
Q2) Which of the following types of speech is not protected by the Constitution?
A) Political speech
B) Advertising
C) Obscene material
D) None of the above; they are all protected
Q3) The _____ Clause in the First Amendment prohibits government from enacting any law that results in the establishment of a religion.
Q4) What is the name of the U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld the individual mandate requirement in the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act under the taxing power?
A) Marbury v. Madison
B) National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius
C) Mapp v. Ohio
D) Regents v. Bakke
Q5) The constitutional doctrine that each of the three branches of government has separate and distinct powers is known as _______.
Q6) Why is judicial review important?
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Chapter 7: Tort Law
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Q1) Res ipsa loquitur means:
A) breach of duty.
B) causation.
C) the things speaks for itself.
D) it is proven.
E) reasonably prudent person.
Q2) The term toxic torts is sometimes used for civil actions for the destruction of natural resources such as air, water, and land.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Using dynamite in which people are injured is an example of an abnormally dangerous activity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A(n) ______ is an intentional harmful or offensive contact or touching of another.
Q5) What activities give rise to strict liability?
Q6) Punitive damages are allowed in negligence actions only if the negligence rises to the level of ______negligence.
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Chapter 8: Family Law
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Q1) Which of the following is not a form of child custody?
A) Joint legal custody
B) Sole physical custody
C) Joint physical custody
D) Sole legal custody
E) Dual custody
Q2) A divorce or _____action acknowledges that a valid marriage existed, but the parties now wish to end the marital contract.
Q3) One purpose of a premarital agreement is to protect _____ in the event the marriage ends in divorce.
Q4) Family law deals with legal issues that affect personal relationships.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A marital partner has no legal interest in quasi-community property.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The petition is the pleading used to initiate a family law action.
A)True
B)False
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Q7) What are the differences between community property and separate property?
Chapter 9: Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate
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Q1) A will may not be changed.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is not an element of a trust?
A) A trustee
B) A beneficiary
C) A settlor
D) A gift
E) Trust property
Q3) The first opening clause in a will that usually identifies the testator and includes the testator's residence, the intent to create a last will and testament, and the intent to revoke any prior wills and codicils is called the ______ clause.
Q4) A common element of a will is the fiduciary clause.
A)True
B)False
Q5) If a person acquires legal title to property as a result of fraud, the court may impose a(n) _______ trust on the individual holding the legal title.
Q6) The most common types of express trusts are living trusts and _______ trusts.
Q7) Explain the different types of trusts.
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Chapter 10: Contract and Property Law
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Q1) Personal property is property that is ______.
Q2) Explain the parol evidence rule.
Q3) Many of the rules under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) are written in a way that favors the creation or formation and enforceability of contracts.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) is a federal law governing contracts for the sale of goods.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss whether you think email communication or text messaging should satisfy the writing requirement under the Statute of Frauds? Explain your position.
Q6) What type of property is land and anything that is permanently attached to or growing on the land?
A) Real property
B) Personal property
C) Intellectual property
D) All of the above
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11: The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws
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Q1) A non-profit corporation:
A) cannot generate any income.
B) always has tax exempt status.
C) cannot distribute any profit to its members.
D) Both b and c
E) All of the above
Q2) What type of business entity is a business where two or more persons co-own a business for profit where each partner is individually liable for all partnership debts?
A) Limited partnership
B) General partnership
C) Limited liability partnership
D) Limited liability company
Q3) A business corporation files the articles of incorporation with which government agency?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)
B) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
C) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
D) State secretary of state
Q4) An employment arrangement without a fixed term is an employment ________.
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Chapter 12: Civil Procedure Before Trial
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Q1) What is the name of the meeting where the attorneys meet with the judge prior to trial and try to reach a compromise?
A) Status conference
B) Settlement conference
C) Motion hearing
D) Trial-setting conference
Q2) Settlement agreements are found in:
A) complaints.
B) answers.
C) discovery documents.
D) compromise and release.
Q3) A general denial denies each and every allegation contained in the complaint.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The sole power or authority to act in a certain situation is known as:
A) exclusive jurisdiction.
B) concurrent jurisdiction.
C) pendant jurisdiction.
D) original jurisdiction.
E) diversity jurisdiction.
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Chapter 13: Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Q1) In criminal cases where any property damage is involved, alternative dispute resolution could also require the party causing the property damage to pay _____.
Q2) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an arbitration proceeding that has just one neutral arbitrator compared to an arbitration panel of three arbitrators.
Q3) The form of arbitration in which the parties are not obligated to accept the arbitrator's decision is ________ arbitration.
Q4) Which of the following is an activity of the American Arbitration Association?
A) Provide arbitration services
B) Provide mediation services
C) Employ experienced lawyers and retired judges to act as neutrals
D) All of the above
Q5) What types of contracts commonly have agreements to arbitrate?
Q6) What is one requirement for all arbitrators and mediators?
A) Experience as a former judge
B) Admission to practice law
C) Neutrality
D) Graduation from an ABA approved law school
Q7) What is the difference between arbitration with mediation?
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Chapter 14: Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law
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Q1) What source of law divides the crime of homicide into degrees?
A) U.S. Constitution
B) Statutes
C) Regulations
D) Case law
Q2) Battery and assault fall under which category of crimes?
A) Crimes against property
B) Crimes against persons
C) Crimes against the government
D) Crimes against the public
Q3) What type of homicide involves an impulsive act, rather than a premeditated act?
A) First degree murder
B) Second degree murder
C) Voluntary manslaughter
D) Involuntary manslaughter
Q4) Most crimes have two basic elements.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the purposes of criminal law?
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Chapter 15: Criminal Procedure Before Trial
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Q1) A motion for change in venue is a motion where the defendant requests that the court change the location of the trial.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Explain the purpose of the initial appearance of a defendant.
Q3) What is the rule that excludes evidence acquired in violation of constitutional protections?
A) Plain view doctrine
B) Exclusionary rule
C) Hearsay rule
D) Hot pursuit rule
Q4) Formal charges may take the form of:
A) an information.
B) a warrant.
C) an indictment.
D) a grand jury.
E) Both a and c
Q5) What did the U.S. Supreme Court decide in Mapp v. Ohio (1961)?
Q6) A(n) ______ is the physical seizure of a person by the government.
Q7) The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to establish that ________ exists.
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Chapter 16: Rules of Evidence
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Q1) Evidence is relevant when:
A) it clearly proves guilt or innocence.
B) it has a tendency to make the existence of any fact of consequence more probable. C) it creates inferences.
D) it does not come from hearsay.
E) None of the above
Q2) A revolver recovered by the police that is introduced during a murder trial is an example of __________ evidence.
Q3) A chart that depicts an intersection and location of vehicles in an automobile negligence case is an example of __________ evidence.
Q4) Martha saw a woman slip and fall at a grocery store. Martha testified what she saw in court for the plaintiff. Martha is a(n) __________ witness.
Q5) Hearsay is a(n) ______ statement offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Q6) Impeachment is a tool used to attack the credibility of a witness.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: The Trial
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Q1) If a prospective juror shows bias, then that individual is excused for cause.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Imagine you are working as a paralegal for a law firm that represents the plaintiff in a slip and fall case suing a grocery store for negligence. The lawyer has asked for your help in deciding which voir questions to ask the jury. Draft three specific voir dire questions that you would you suggest the lawyer ask the potential jurors.
Q3) The plaintiff will present his or her case in chief through the testimony of various witnesses.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In closing arguments each attorney will highlight:
A) the problems with the evidence.
B) the importance of the jury.
C) the evidence most favorable to his or her client.
D) All of the above
Q5) The civil standard of a preponderance of the evidence is a ______ standard of proof than beyond a reasonable doubt.
Q6) What is the purpose of a closing argument?
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