Sample Exam Questions Flashcards
Who is the most influential member on the Supreme Court?
The moderate (swing vote)– Kennedy
What do checks and balances mean?
Each branch of the government has some power to limit the actions of the other branches
Does someone have a duty to save a drowning child?
No legal duty, but an ethical one
Who is the person who files a lawsuit?
Plaintiff
Based on stare decisis, what happens if a minor wants to cancel the contract of a car?
The court is likely to allow the minor to cancel the contract because the law protects children
What is it called when a justice rules in favor of the decision made but writes a separate opinion?
Concurring opinion because rules the same but for a different reason
If a judge speaks to a class about the court system
He is from original jurisdiction (trial court) because he is “judge”
A promise in exchange for a promise is a _____ contract
Bilateral
What type of contract is it if I tell someone I will buy their book and they agree?
Expressed contract
PA Motor Vehicle code is what type of law?
Primary
What article creates the executive branch?
Article 2
What are the sources of good ethical practice?
Culture, religion, state law
Which theory favors the use of slavery?
Utilitarian Theory
What does The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protect?
Federal employees who report fraud, waste, and fraud within the government
What is an appeal to the state supreme court?
Allocator
Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Justice John Roberts
What are the 5 elements that make up a contract?
Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Capacity, Legality; Practicality is NOT a part
How is a case decided with a dispute between two people?
What would an objective person think?
When can someone revoke an offer?
Anytime before acceptance unless they are a merchant
What type of law is governed by agencies that are given the permission to act by Congress to implement specific legislation?
Administrative Law
What is an example of a purchase by a child that would not be voidable
Slice of Pizza
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
Sole Proprietorship
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:
Remand case to a lower court
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?
$0
