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Sample Exam Questions Flashcards

1
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Who is the most influential member on the Supreme Court?

A

The moderate (swing vote)– Kennedy

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2
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What do checks and balances mean?

A

Each branch of the government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches

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3
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Does someone have a duty to save a drowning child?

A

No legal duty, but an ethical one

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4
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Who is the person who files a lawsuit?

A

Plaintiff

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5
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Based on stare decisis, what happens if a minor wants to cancel the contract of a car?

A

The court is likely to allow the minor to cancel the contract because the law protects children

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6
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What is it called when a justice rules in favor of the decision made but writes a separate opinion?

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Concurring opinion because rules the same but for a different reason

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7
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If a judge speaks to a class about the court system

A

He is from original jurisdiction (trial court) because he is “judge”

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8
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A promise in exchange for a promise is a _____ contract

A

Bilateral

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9
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What type of contract is it if I tell someone I will buy their book and they agree?

A

Expressed contract

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10
Q

PA Motor Vehicle code is what type of law?

A

Primary

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11
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What article creates the executive branch?

A

Article 2

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12
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What are the sources of good ethical practice?

A

Culture, religion, state law

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13
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Which theory favors the use of slavery?

A

Utilitarian Theory

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14
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What does The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protect?

A

Federal employees who report fraud, waste, and fraud within the government

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15
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What is an appeal to the state supreme court?

A

Allocator

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16
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Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

A

Justice John Roberts

17
Q

What are the 5 elements that make up a contract?

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Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Capacity, Legality; Practicality is NOT a part

18
Q

How is a case decided with a dispute between two people?

A

What would an objective person think?

19
Q

When can someone revoke an offer?

A

Anytime before acceptance unless they are a merchant

20
Q

What type of law is governed by agencies that are given the permission to act by Congress to implement specific legislation?

A

Administrative Law

21
Q

What is an example of a purchase by a child that would not be voidable

A

Slice of Pizza

22
Q

Pam opens a local food delivery service at Temple. Unless Pam expressly creates a specific form of business organization, the law will consider the business to be

A

Sole Proprietorship

23
Q

After an appeal is heard, the actions the appellate court may make on the appeal are to affirm the decision of the trial court, reverse the decision of the lower court, or:

A

Remand case to a lower court

24
Q

Bob and Robin are involved in an accident; Bob sues Robin for negligence, but the jury determines that Bob was 1% more responsible for the accident than Robin; If the case is worth $10,000, how much money will Bob get?

A

$0

25
Q

Rick and Sandy are limited partners for a company at Temple; To avoid personal liability for partnership obligations, they must not:

A

Nothing; Liability is always limited to investment in the company

26
Q

Chuck and Mary are partners in Eden, a general partnership; As general partners, they are subject to

A

Personal liability for Eden’s debts & obligations

27
Q

The reasonable connection that must exist between the negligent conduct of the defendant and the harm suffered by the plaintiff is known as:

A

Proximate Cause

28
Q

What is the name of the doctrine that allows for the recognition of the rules and laws of a foreign country?

A

Comity

29
Q

Under the mailbox rule, an acceptance of an offer becomes effective immediately when:

A

The offeree mails the acceptance letter to the oferor

30
Q

Emily lost her dog and offers a $500 reward; This is an example of:

A

Unilateral contract

31
Q

An intentional touching of the body of another or an object closely associated with the body in an offensive r harmful manner is called a:

A

Battery

32
Q

True or False: One of the disadvantages of a sole proprietorship is that the owner is liable for the losses of the business

A

True

33
Q

True or False: An advertisement at a stated price is merely an invitation to negotiate; Businesses are never expected to have an unlimited supply of the product

A

True

34
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True of False: The international court of justice (world court) is the main judicial arm of the UN and is located in Switzerland; 12 judges, very successful, US plays active role

A

False: Court only heard 1-2 cases a year; USA does not belong to this court

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