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LEGL 2700 Test 1 (Hackleman) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | 100% Pass What is stare decisis? Stare decisis is the legal principle of determining cases based on precedent, meaning courts should follow previous rulings in similar cases. What is the purpose of ju...

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LEGL 2700 Test 1 (Hackleman)
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | 100% Pass

What is stare decisis?


✔✔ Stare decisis is the legal principle of determining cases based on precedent, meaning courts

should follow previous rulings in similar cases.




What is the purpose of judicial review?


✔✔ Judicial review allows courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and actions by the

government.




What is common law?


✔✔ Common law is a body of law developed through judicial decisions, rather than legislative

enactments or executive orders.




What is tort law?


✔✔ Tort law addresses civil wrongs that cause harm or loss, leading to legal liability for the

responsible party.



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,What does strict liability mean in legal terms?


✔✔ Strict liability holds a party responsible for damages without needing to prove negligence or

fault, typically in inherently dangerous activities.




What is burden of proof in a civil case?


✔✔ The burden of proof in a civil case requires the plaintiff to demonstrate that their claims are

more likely true than not.




What is the difference between statutory law and case law?


✔✔ Statutory law is created by legislative bodies, while case law is established by court

decisions.




What is alternative dispute resolution?


✔✔ Alternative dispute resolution encompasses methods like mediation and arbitration that

resolve disputes outside the courtroom.




What is jurisdiction in a legal context?




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, ✔✔ Jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear and decide cases within a specific geographic

area or subject matter.




What is the purpose of a summary judgment?


✔✔ Summary judgment is a court ruling that resolves a case without a full trial, based on

evidence showing no factual disputes.




What is contract law?


✔✔ Contract law governs the creation and enforcement of agreements between parties, ensuring

that promises made are legally binding.




What is appellate jurisdiction?


✔✔ Appellate jurisdiction refers to the power of a higher court to review and modify the

decisions of lower courts.




What is the concept of mens rea in criminal law?


✔✔ Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent required to be proven for a defendant to be

convicted of a crime.




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