BLAW 3391 Pleasant Exam 1 questions and Answers Latest Update Fully Solved 100%
4 views 0 purchase
Course
BLAW 3391
Institution
BLAW 3391
If the Supreme Court determines that a state criminal law violates a provision of the Fourth Amendment,
that law will be declared: - Unconstitutional
T/F: State constitutions are a primary source of law - T
Law based on documents setting forth the general organization, powers, and limits of the ...
BLAW 3391 Pleasant Exam 1
If the Supreme Court determines that a state criminal law violates a provision of the Fourth Amendment,
that law will be declared: - Unconstitutional
T/F: State constitutions are a primary source of law - T
Law based on documents setting forth the general organization, powers, and limits of the government -
Constitutional Law
What is the "supreme law of the land"? - U.S. Constitution
Statues come from _____ and _____ - Congress; State and local legislatures
T/F: Congress passes federal statutes which only applies to the federal government - F
Uniform law adopted by all states that facilitates business transactions - Uniform Commercial
Code
Administrative agencies are created to - Perform specific government functions
Law as stated by judges in their court opinions - Case Law
Law as expressed in the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions - Constitutional law
The rules, orders, and decisions of federal, state, or local government administrative agencies -
Administrative law
Laws enacted by federal, state, and local legislative bodies - Statutory law
, T/F: A precedent is a decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding subsequent cases
involving similar legal principles or facts - T
Parts of common law tradition relies on the doctrine of - Stare decisis
Stare decisis means - To stand on decided cases
Binding authority does NOT include - Opinions from trusted newspapers
Supreme Court decisions are _____ until overruled by the Supreme Court or Congress - Binding
authority
Remedies ______ include specific performance - In equity
Customary practices and the circumstances surrounding the transaction guide us in shaping the decision
- Legal realism
Universal law applies to all human beings - Natural law
There is no law higher than the laws created by the government - Positivist
T/F: Liability for contracts formed by an agent depends on how the principal is classified and on whether
the actions of the agent where authorized or not - T
Doctrines that have withstood the passage of time help guide us in shaping present laws -
Historical
Two categories of law - Procedural and substantive
Civil law can best be described as - The law that governs relations between persons
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACADEMICMATERIALS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
