LEGL 2700 Test 1 (2025/2026) – Law Theories, Ethics, Court System, Constitution | University of Georgia

This document is a targeted and high-yield study guide for Test 1 of LEGL 2700 – Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business at the University of Georgia, covering the 2025/2026 academic year. Featuring over 100 fully answered exam questions, it delivers well-organized, flashcard-style explanations for quick retention and concept mastery. Topics include: Philosophies and Origins of Law: Natural law, positive law, legal realism, sociological jurisprudence, historical school; influential figures like John Locke, Jeremy Bentham, and John Rawls. Legal Systems: Differences between common law and civil law, public vs. private law, civil vs. criminal cases. Ethics & Morality in Business: Distinctions between moral and ethical reasoning, formalism vs. consequentialism, and practical ethical themes in business (liberty, good faith, confidentiality). Judiciary and Litigation: Roles of trial/appellate judges, jurors, attorneys, burden of proof standards, litigation process (pleadings, discovery, motions, trial procedure), and types of jurisdiction (subject matter, long arm). Constitutional Law: Key clauses and amendments (Supremacy Clause, Commerce Clause, Contract Clause, 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 14th Amendments), including landmark cases such as DC v. Heller, Penn Central v. NYC, Loretto v. Teleprompter, Lucas v. S.C. Coastal Council, Kelo v. New London, and Riley v. California. Criminal Law Overview: Categories of crime including fraud, larceny, bribery, racketeering, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, aiding and abetting. This resource is valuable for business majors, pre-law students, political science and public policy majors, and those in introductory law or business ethics courses. It bridges theoretical foundations with practical legal applications, and aligns closely with actual test content from UGA’s LEGL 2700 curriculum. Keywords: LEGL 2700, test 1, theories of law, legal realism, ethics in business, common law, civil law, court system, constitutional law, litigation, due process, eminent domain, fraud, criminal law, University of Georgia