LES 305 Exam 1 Questions and Answers All Correct
Executive orders - Answer-Laws of the executive branch of the federal government. President will give these orders.
State codes - Answer-This contains the state's criminal laws, laws for incorporation, laws governing partnerships, and contract la...
LES 305 Exam 1 Questions
and Answers All Correct
Executive orders - Answer-Laws of the executive branch of the federal government.
President will give these orders.
State codes - Answer-This contains the state's criminal laws, laws for incorporation,
laws governing partnerships, and contract laws. Much of the law that affects business is
found in these.
Uniform codes - Answer-These are drafted by groups of business people, scholars, and
lawyers in an effort to make interstate business less complicated.
Ordinances - Answer-Zoning, traffic, curfew laws
Constitutional law - Answer-1. At federal and state level
2. Establishes government structure
3. Establishes individual rights
Caveat emptor - Answer-"Let the buyer beware." When countries don't offer a buyer
protection warranty, unlike the United States.
Treaty - Answer-An agreement between or among nations on a subject of international
law signed by leaders of the nations and ratified by the nation's governing bodies.
Bilateral treaty - Answer-Treaty between two nations
Multilateral treaty - Answer-Treaty that is made between several nations
Universal treaty - Answer-Treaty recognized by almost all nations
Geneva convention - Answer-Universal treaty regarding prisoners of war
Warsaw convention - Answer-Universal treaty regarding issues of liability of passengers
and property during international air travel.
Act of state doctrine - Answer-A theory that protects governments from reviews of their
actions by courts in other countries.
, European Union (EU) - Answer-1. Group of fifteen countries (other countries are
affiliated)
2. Aiming for barrier-free trade; uniform laws; ease of transaction negotiation and
execution
3. Uniformity in currency, job safety, immigration, customs, licensing, and taxation
4. Euro introduced in January 1999
Trial court - Answer-1. Place where case begins, where the facts of a case are
presented
2. Jury is here
3. Single judge
Appellate court - Answer-1. Review actions of trial courts
2. Usually have published opinions of uniformity and consistency
3. No trials are held
Judicial review - Answer-Process of review done by the appellate court to determine
whether the trial court made an error in applying the substantive and procedural law in
the case
Affirm - Answer-No reversible error and decision stands
Reverse - Answer-Reversible error and decision is reversed
Remand - Answer-Error that requires further proceedings
Stare decisis - Answer-"Let the decision stand" Courts will follow previous decisions for
consistency: setting precedent
Exceptions when precedent is not followed - Answer-a. Cases are factually
distinguishable
b. Precedent is from another jurisdiction
c. Technology changes
d. Sociological, moral, or economic changes or needs
Dicta - Answer-Discussion of reasoning and precedent (rule of law).
Plaintiff - Answer-Parties who initiate a lawsuit and are seeking some type of recovery.
Defendant - Answer-Plaintiff seek recovery from them, they are named in the suit as
having committed some violation of the law or the rights of the plaintiff.
Canada and Britain lawyers - Answer-Solicitors- prepare legal documents, give legal
advice, and represent clients in lower courts
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