LA245 HW'S 1-8 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Elton is a state representative for the North Dakota legislature. Recently, Elton and his colleagues in
the legislature proposed a law that would increase the penalty drivers would have to pay if they pass
a stopped school bus. The type of law that Elton and his colleagues will enact is known as:
common law.
statutory law.
an ordinance
administrative law. - Answers statutory law
Administrative agencies exist at the federal, state, and local levels.
True
False - Answers true
Unethical behavior causes financial harm.
True
False - Answers true
Which of the following is NOT a primary source of contemporary law?
common law
natural law
statutes
treaties - Answers natural law
The doctrine of precedent requires
That the victim testify.
That the defendant testify.
A 12-member jury of the defendant's peers.
Judges to base rulings on previous cases. - Answers Judges to base rulings on previous cases.
Which two answers correctly describe the role of Judicial power under the U.S. Constitution?
to enforce the laws.
to determine the validity of laws.
to create laws.
the right to interpret laws. - Answers to determine the validity of laws.
the right to interpret laws.
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
False - Answers true
If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a
51 percent majority.
True
False - Answers false
DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent
Handyman Hardware, In. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether
DoorWay is entitled to this remedy.
True
False - Answers false
Sanchez and Yan entered into a contract that required Sanchez to deliver twenty textbooks to Yan's
bookstore every month by the 15th raised to the th power of the month. Six months after Sanchez
, and Yan entered into this contract, Sanchez breached the contract by not delivering the textbooks to
Yan's bookstore. After Sanchez breached the contract, Yan sued Sanchez for her damages. Yan must
choose the appropriate court in which to file her lawsuit. To do this, Yan needs to be sure the court
has:
neither in personam jurisdiction nor subject matter jurisdiction in the case.
both subject matter and in personam jurisdiction in the case.
subject matter jurisdiction, but not in personam jurisdiction, in the case.
in personam jurisdiction, but not subject matter jurisdiction, in the case. - Answers both subject
matter and in personam jurisdiction in the case.
For the past year, Zegrida has been writing a historical fiction novel based on the experiences of her
family as they immigrated to the United States from Latvia during World War II. When finished, she
contacted a publisher and was shocked to discover that her book had just been published two weeks
ago with Fran, a business acquaintance of Zegrida, listed as the author. Two months ago, Zegrida had
asked Fran to review the book and give feedback, but instead, Fran published the book under her own
name. Zegrida plans to sue Fran for copyright infringement and is trying to decide in which court to
sue. Zegrida must sue Fran:
in federal district court because the suit involves a copyright issue.
in state court because both Fran and Zegrida live in the same state.
in state court because the suit involves a copyright issue.
in either federal district court or state court because both Fran and Zegrida live in the same s -
Answers in federal district court because the suit involves a copyright issue.
Andre is involved in a business dispute with his former partner, Ned. Instead of filing a lawsuit, Andre
and Ned decide to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle their dispute. Andre and Ned
choose to present their case to a neutral third party, and that third party will decide the case. The
form of ADR that Andre and Ned have decided to use is:
arbitration.
negotiation.
summary jury trial.
mediation. - Answers arbitration
Rando and Shania are involved in an automobile accident. Rando decides to sue Shania for his
injuries, so he files a complaint, a formal pleading that starts the lawsuit and sets out the allegations
that Rando has against Shania. Rando has the complaint, along with a summons, served on Shania to
give her notice of the lawsuit. If Shania does not respond to the complaint:
a default judgment may be entered against her.
a motion to dismiss may be filed against her.
a motion for judgment on the pleadings may be filed against her.
a motion for summary judgment may be filed against her. - Answers a default judgment may be
entered against her.
Curtis filed a lawsuit against Ulhoff for failure to repay $1,000 according to the terms of the
promissory note. The lawsuit ended before trial, with the trial judge granting a motion for summary
judgment in favor of Curtis. Ulhoff has appealed, and the Supreme Court of Iowa has remanded the
case. This means
Ulhoff automatically wins because he lost in the lower court.
Curtis automatically wins because he won in the lower court.
Neither party wins because the case is being thrown out.
Elton is a state representative for the North Dakota legislature. Recently, Elton and his colleagues in
the legislature proposed a law that would increase the penalty drivers would have to pay if they pass
a stopped school bus. The type of law that Elton and his colleagues will enact is known as:
common law.
statutory law.
an ordinance
administrative law. - Answers statutory law
Administrative agencies exist at the federal, state, and local levels.
True
False - Answers true
Unethical behavior causes financial harm.
True
False - Answers true
Which of the following is NOT a primary source of contemporary law?
common law
natural law
statutes
treaties - Answers natural law
The doctrine of precedent requires
That the victim testify.
That the defendant testify.
A 12-member jury of the defendant's peers.
Judges to base rulings on previous cases. - Answers Judges to base rulings on previous cases.
Which two answers correctly describe the role of Judicial power under the U.S. Constitution?
to enforce the laws.
to determine the validity of laws.
to create laws.
the right to interpret laws. - Answers to determine the validity of laws.
the right to interpret laws.
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
False - Answers true
If the President vetoes a bill, it can still become law if both the House and the Senate approve it with a
51 percent majority.
True
False - Answers false
DoorWay Computers, Inc., the trademark owner of "DoorWay," sought a court injunction to prevent
Handyman Hardware, In. from using the domain name, "DoorWay.com." A jury will decide whether
DoorWay is entitled to this remedy.
True
False - Answers false
Sanchez and Yan entered into a contract that required Sanchez to deliver twenty textbooks to Yan's
bookstore every month by the 15th raised to the th power of the month. Six months after Sanchez
, and Yan entered into this contract, Sanchez breached the contract by not delivering the textbooks to
Yan's bookstore. After Sanchez breached the contract, Yan sued Sanchez for her damages. Yan must
choose the appropriate court in which to file her lawsuit. To do this, Yan needs to be sure the court
has:
neither in personam jurisdiction nor subject matter jurisdiction in the case.
both subject matter and in personam jurisdiction in the case.
subject matter jurisdiction, but not in personam jurisdiction, in the case.
in personam jurisdiction, but not subject matter jurisdiction, in the case. - Answers both subject
matter and in personam jurisdiction in the case.
For the past year, Zegrida has been writing a historical fiction novel based on the experiences of her
family as they immigrated to the United States from Latvia during World War II. When finished, she
contacted a publisher and was shocked to discover that her book had just been published two weeks
ago with Fran, a business acquaintance of Zegrida, listed as the author. Two months ago, Zegrida had
asked Fran to review the book and give feedback, but instead, Fran published the book under her own
name. Zegrida plans to sue Fran for copyright infringement and is trying to decide in which court to
sue. Zegrida must sue Fran:
in federal district court because the suit involves a copyright issue.
in state court because both Fran and Zegrida live in the same state.
in state court because the suit involves a copyright issue.
in either federal district court or state court because both Fran and Zegrida live in the same s -
Answers in federal district court because the suit involves a copyright issue.
Andre is involved in a business dispute with his former partner, Ned. Instead of filing a lawsuit, Andre
and Ned decide to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle their dispute. Andre and Ned
choose to present their case to a neutral third party, and that third party will decide the case. The
form of ADR that Andre and Ned have decided to use is:
arbitration.
negotiation.
summary jury trial.
mediation. - Answers arbitration
Rando and Shania are involved in an automobile accident. Rando decides to sue Shania for his
injuries, so he files a complaint, a formal pleading that starts the lawsuit and sets out the allegations
that Rando has against Shania. Rando has the complaint, along with a summons, served on Shania to
give her notice of the lawsuit. If Shania does not respond to the complaint:
a default judgment may be entered against her.
a motion to dismiss may be filed against her.
a motion for judgment on the pleadings may be filed against her.
a motion for summary judgment may be filed against her. - Answers a default judgment may be
entered against her.
Curtis filed a lawsuit against Ulhoff for failure to repay $1,000 according to the terms of the
promissory note. The lawsuit ended before trial, with the trial judge granting a motion for summary
judgment in favor of Curtis. Ulhoff has appealed, and the Supreme Court of Iowa has remanded the
case. This means
Ulhoff automatically wins because he lost in the lower court.
Curtis automatically wins because he won in the lower court.
Neither party wins because the case is being thrown out.
