Question 1

Which approach to jurisprudence is based on choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs, and is tied to the pursuit of efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cost-benefit analysis
B)   Legal realism
C)   Historical school
D)   Legal positivism
E)   Executive positivismF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the ability to understand the structure of what someone is saying and then apply a set of criteria to evaluate its worth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absolute skills
B)   Critical-thinking skills
C)   Cost-benefit skills
D)   Reviewability skills
E)   Traditional lawyer skillsF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

"International Expansion." Zach wants to expand his coffee business internationally - into Zeno, a small remote country. He moves there temporarily in order to oversee operations. His best friend Zora asks him if he plans to hire legal counsel for the expansion. Zach replies, "Of course not. The U.S. has the strictest laws regarding contracts, employment, and business practices in the world. So long as I'm legal in the U.S., I'm legal anywhere. Besides, I studied up on Zeno law ten years ago, and I know it all." Zach proceeds and lands in jail in Zeno for violating recently passed laws protecting employees and mandating certain benefits. Authorities there claim that he sexually harassed an employee, failed to pay sufficient wages, and failed to give employees Zeno's mandated 12 weeks of paid vacation per year.
-The type of law involved in comparing laws between the U.S. and Zeno is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Comparative law
B)   Contributory law
C)   Comprehensive law
D)   Complete law
E)   Delineated lawF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

When the organization in charge of proposing uniform laws proposes a statute, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   All states must adopt the uniform statute within one year.
B)   All states must adopt the uniform statute within six months.
C)   The uniform statute automatically goes into effect without any action by state legislatures.
D)   A state legislature is not required to adopt the uniform statute; but if the state legislature decides to go forward with adoption, all portions of the statute must be adopted.
E)   A state legislature can ignore the proposed uniform law, adopt it in full, or adopt it in part.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding treaties at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

A)   A treaty is generally negotiated by the executive branch and must then be approved by two-thirds of the Senate.
B)   A treaty is generally negotiated by the executive branch and must then be approved by two-thirds of the House of Representatives.
C)   A treaty is generally negotiated by the executive branch and must then be approved by two-thirds of the Senate and also by two-thirds of the House of Representatives.
D)   A treaty is generally negotiated by the executive branch and no approval by the Senate or House of Representatives is needed.
E)   A treaty is generally negotiated by the executive branch and must then be approved by two-thirds of the Senate and also by two-thirds of the state legislatures.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Case law interpretations are law unless they are revoked later by new statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"To the Dogs." Alice loves all animals and is starting a new grooming business for them. She believes that animals are very important and plans to exceed any applicable regulations regarding cleanliness and health standards. Alice thinks, however, some local regulations make no sense. For example, there is a local ordinance that all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times when not in an inside area. Although Alice is placing her business on a large lot with a fenced outside area allowing plenty of room for dogs to run free, she plans to obey the leash regulation and all others. She is aware, however, that some members of the community have had success in changing local regulations by petitioning city council. Alice plans to proceed in that manner to attempt a change in the leash law.
-Alice's plan to seek change through following what others have done in the past, petitioning city council, is rooted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Legal positivism
B)   The historical school
C)   Legal realism
D)   Natural law
E)   Cost-benefit analysisF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

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Which approach to jurisprudence is based on choosing alternatives that maximize benefits and minimize costs, and is tied to the pursuit of efficiency?

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Case law interpretations are law unless they are revoked later by new statutory law.

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Which of the following is true regarding treaties at the federal level?

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When the organization in charge of proposing uniform laws proposes a statute, which of the following is true?

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Which of the following refers to the ability to understand the structure of what someone is saying and then apply a set of criteria to evaluate its worth?

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