LEGL 2700 Practice Exam (100% Correct) Graded A+ |Verified| 2025
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LEGL 2700 Practice Exam (100%
Correct) Graded A+ |Verified| 2025
What is the primary purpose of a statute in legal systems?
a) To grant individual rights
b) To establish enforceable rules of conduct
c) To override case law precedent
d) To promote cultural values
Which author...
LEGL 2700 Practice Exam (100%
Correct) Graded A+ |Verified| 2025
What is the primary purpose of a statute in legal systems?
a) To grant individual rights
b) To establish enforceable rules of conduct
c) To override case law precedent
d) To promote cultural values
Which authority has the power to interpret statutory laws?
a) Legislative bodies
b) Regulatory agencies
c) Law enforcement agencies
d) Courts of law
When parties in a civil dispute cannot reach a settlement, what is the most common resolution method?
a) Arbitration
b) Court trial
c) Mediation
d) Negotiation
Which legal principle prevents a person from being tried twice for the same offense?
a) Res judicata
b) Double jeopardy
c) Habeas corpus
d) Stare decisis
Under contract law, which of the following is required for a contract to be enforceable?
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, a) Offer and acceptance
b) Offer and negotiation
c) Promise and signature
d) Formal writing
Which of the following terms describes a legally binding duty one owes to another party in a contract?
a) Obligation
b) Consideration
c) Settlement
d) Duress
In tort law, which of the following describes a careless action resulting in injury to another?
a) Intentional tort
b) Negligence
c) Strict liability
d) Statutory tort
What doctrine requires courts to follow established precedent in similar cases?
a) Jurisdiction
b) Res ipsa loquitur
c) Mens rea
d) Stare decisis
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is primarily concerned with due process and equal
protection?
a) Fifth Amendment
b) Seventh Amendment
c) Fourteenth Amendment
d) Eighth Amendment
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, What type of property includes personal belongings, like cars and furniture?
a) Real property
b) Personal property
c) Intellectual property
d) Conditional property
When two parties disagree over the interpretation of a contract, who generally determines its meaning?
a) Jurors
b) The parties themselves
c) Courts
d) A mediator
A company that engages in false advertising could face action under which of the following?
a) Freedom of Information Act
b) Equal Opportunity Act
c) Consumer Protection Laws
d) Eminent Domain Laws
Which of the following refers to a principle preventing unfair advantage or prejudice?
a) Jurisdiction
b) Estoppel
c) Prima facie
d) Discovery
What legal term describes information exchanged between parties before a trial?
a) Voir dire
b) Discovery
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