law

In 1994, the Arizona Supreme Court decided the case of Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents and found a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers. If in 2008 a Flagstaff, Arizona, plaintiff brings a lawsuit against an Arizona university’s fraternity for providing alcohol to members under the legal drinking age, the Hernandez v. Arizona Board of Regents case will serve as precedent.

true

Walter was driving too fast for the road conditions and accidentally hit Susan's home. Susan can sue Walter in criminal court.

false

The United States Congress can create a statute on any topic they choose.

false

If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House of Representatives and the Senate approve it with a 2/3 margin in each house.

true

Common law is a body of cases decided by judges.

true

in order to determine if the case she was hearing broke the law, Judge Jill referred to prior decisions on the same subject. In other words, the judge is relying on precedent to make her decision.

true

The object of civil law is to

compensate

In the House of Representatives, a state's voting power is based on its

population

Common law refers to

law made when judges decide cases and then follow those decisions in later cases

The doctrine of stare decisis

makes the law more stable and predictable

Which is an example of a statute?

the Ohio legislature passes a law requiring all bicycle riders to wear a helmet

Which of the following is federal law?

the US constitution

The United States Supreme Court has the power to

void laws passed by congress

Referring to the prior question, this power of the Supreme Court is known as:

judicial review

Antonio assaulted Mark after the two argued about a parking space. The District Attorney's office prosecuted Antonio on assault charges. Subsequently, Mark filed a lawsuit against Antonio for money damages. Classify each legal action

the district attorneys’ case was a criminal case; Marks lawsuit was a civil case.

Disputants Martin and Daulton have hired Thurman to mediate their disagreement. Martin and Daulton are required to accept whatever decision Thurman makes.

false

Litigation is a type of alternative dispute resolution

false

The President has the power to nominate federal judges

true

The parties to a lawsuit are not permitted to request to see emails as part of the discovery process.

false

When determining questions of fact, appellate courts conduct trials and rehear all evidence.

false

what is the correct order in which a jury trial is conducted?

• 1. jury selection

• 2. opening statement

• 3. plaintiffs’ case

• 4. defendants’ case

• 5. closing arguments and instructions

• 6. verdict

After answering a summons and complaint, Mike received a set of written questions from the plaintiff's attorney. He was directed to respond to the questions in writing under oath. This discovery technique is called

interrogatories

Denzil was one of 50,000 people defrauded of $40 in an advertising scam. His best course of action to recover his money is to

become part of a class action lawsuit, which might include plaintiffs who are unaware of the lawsuit or are even unaware they were harmed

Which of the following courts determines facts?

trial courts

Karen is a strong swimmer. One afternoon she is having a picnic at a lake and sees a man she does not know drowning. Generally, Karen

has no legal duty to rescue the man