University of Dayton - Test No. 1 Key Concepts & Terms Review

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key concepts, structure, and legal terms for Test No. 1 covering Chapters 1, 2, and 5.

Test No. 1 Format

An exam worth 50 Total Points consisting of 20 multiple choice/True-False questions (1 point each) and 2 IRAC essays (15 points each).

Test No. 1 Logistics & Rules

Scheduled for Wednesday, September 23 in Canvas using LockDown Browser as a closed book and closed notes exam where bags, phones, and smartwatches must be placed at the front of the room.

Chapter 1 Key Concepts

Covers sources of law, differences between civil law and criminal law, and ethical considerations when making legal decisions alongside Ethical Starter Principles.

Chapter 1 Sources of Law Categorization

Distinguishes between Statutory v. Common Law, Public Law v. Private Law, and Primary v. Secondary sources of law.

Chapter 1 Legal Foundations Terms

Key terms including Jurisprudence, U.S. Constitution, Due process, Public Law, Private Law, Procedural Law, Substantive Law, Primary Sources of Law, Secondary sources of Law, Statutory Law, Common Law, Stare decisis, and Precedent.

Chapter 1 Ethics Terms

Key terms including Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Shareholder, Stakeholder, and Ethical Starter Principles.

Chapter 2 Key Concepts

Covers Judicial Review, navigation through the court system (State v. Federal and Federal Court jurisdiction), and Supreme Court operations including the impact of judicial philosophies.

Chapter 2 Judicial Philosophies

Philosophies listed as Chapter 2 key terms: Strict Constructionists, Originalist, and Judicial Activist.

Chapter 2 Jurisdiction Terms

Key terms relating to court jurisdiction: Subject matter jurisdiction, Federal question, Diversity jurisdiction, and Removal.

Chapter 2 Court Proceeding Terms

Key terms including Trial record, Trier of fact, Question of law, Remand, The Federal Court System, and The State Court System.

Chapter 2 Supreme Court Terms

Key terms including The Supreme Court, Writ of certiorari, Rule of four, Amicus brief, Majority opinion, Dissenting opinion, and Concurring opinion.

Chapter 5 Key Concepts

Covers what the Constitution does, the impact of the Commerce Clause on business, and the application of the Bill of Rights to states and business.

Chapter 5 Commerce Clause & Business Terms

Key terms under Chapter 5 including Commerce Clause, Dormant Commerce Clause, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Heart of Atlanta Motel.

Chapter 5 Government Powers

Powers listed under Chapter 5 key terms: Police Powers, Taxing Power, and Spending Power.

Chapter 5 Freedom of Speech Categories

Categories of speech listed under Chapter 5 key terms: Freedom of Speech, Political Speech, Symbolic Speech, and Commercial Speech.

Chapter 5 Religion Clauses

Constitutional clauses listed under Chapter 5 key terms: Free Exercise Clause and Establishment Clause.

Chapter 5 Constitutional Framework Terms

Key terms including Constitution, Separation of Powers, Federalism, Supremacy Clause, Bill of Rights, Incorporation, Defamation, Equal Protection Clause, and Hobby Lobby.