LGS Exam 1 - ch.6 & 10 - Hammond
What is a direct examination of a plaintiff's witness?
the initial questioning of that witness by the party who called them to testify
Donald files a law suit against Ernest. Before going to trial, the parties meet with one
another and their attorneys in an attempt to resolve their dispute by informal
discussions. There is no third party involvement. This is known as _____________________.
negotiation
The Iowa Supreme Court rules against Jennifer in a case against Kut-Rate Stores, Inc.
Jennifer wants to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court. To do so, she
must petition the court to issue
a writ of certiorari
Why has the system of checks and balances been built into the U. S. Constitution?
to prevent any one branch of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) from
becoming too powerful
The U. S. Congress enacts the Supplemental Income Tax Act (SITA) to exempt the
citizens of New Jersey from federal taxes until their coastal towns are rebuilt from the
ravages of a recent hurricane. SITA will most likely be
challenged as unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment
Brady knows that the brakes on his car do not work, but he tells Celia, a potential buyer,
that there are no problems with the car. On this assurance, Celia buys the car. Upon
learning the truth, Celia can sue Brady for __________________________________.
fraud
If a lawyer fails to file a document with the court on time, causing his client's case to be
dismissed, the lawyer would likely be liable to his client for ___________________________.
legal malpractice
, The first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution are collectively known as the
___________________________________.
Bill of Rights
The U. S. Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national
government and provides that the national government has the implied power to
undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers, known as
enumerated powers. Under the 10th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, all other
powers not exclusive to the federal government are expressly reserved to
____________________________________.
to the states or the people
Oklahoma enacts a law requiring all businesses in the state to donate ten percent of
their profits to Protestant churches that provide certain services to persons whose
income is below the poverty level. Price Lo Mart files a lawsuit to block the law's
enforcement. Price Lo Mart would allege the law is a violation of...
the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment
Neville files a lawsuit against Olina. If Olina fails to respond by filing an answer,
Neville may file a motion for default judgment.
Dale points a gun at Ed and threatens to shoot him if Ed does not steal money from Ed's
employer, Freddy's Stop and Shop. Dale demands that Ed give the stolen funds to Dale.
Charged with theft, Ed can successfully claim _________________________________ as his
defense.
duress
Mariah creates a t-shirt design that expresses support for Nathan, a presidential
candidate. Mariah distributes t-shirts with the imprinted design to her friends, who
proudly wear them to show their support for Nathan. The t-shirts are an example of
________________________.
political speech
What is a direct examination of a plaintiff's witness?
the initial questioning of that witness by the party who called them to testify
Donald files a law suit against Ernest. Before going to trial, the parties meet with one
another and their attorneys in an attempt to resolve their dispute by informal
discussions. There is no third party involvement. This is known as _____________________.
negotiation
The Iowa Supreme Court rules against Jennifer in a case against Kut-Rate Stores, Inc.
Jennifer wants to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court. To do so, she
must petition the court to issue
a writ of certiorari
Why has the system of checks and balances been built into the U. S. Constitution?
to prevent any one branch of government (executive, legislative, or judicial) from
becoming too powerful
The U. S. Congress enacts the Supplemental Income Tax Act (SITA) to exempt the
citizens of New Jersey from federal taxes until their coastal towns are rebuilt from the
ravages of a recent hurricane. SITA will most likely be
challenged as unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment
Brady knows that the brakes on his car do not work, but he tells Celia, a potential buyer,
that there are no problems with the car. On this assurance, Celia buys the car. Upon
learning the truth, Celia can sue Brady for __________________________________.
fraud
If a lawyer fails to file a document with the court on time, causing his client's case to be
dismissed, the lawyer would likely be liable to his client for ___________________________.
legal malpractice
, The first ten amendments to the U. S. Constitution are collectively known as the
___________________________________.
Bill of Rights
The U. S. Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national
government and provides that the national government has the implied power to
undertake actions necessary to carry out its expressly designated powers, known as
enumerated powers. Under the 10th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, all other
powers not exclusive to the federal government are expressly reserved to
____________________________________.
to the states or the people
Oklahoma enacts a law requiring all businesses in the state to donate ten percent of
their profits to Protestant churches that provide certain services to persons whose
income is below the poverty level. Price Lo Mart files a lawsuit to block the law's
enforcement. Price Lo Mart would allege the law is a violation of...
the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment
Neville files a lawsuit against Olina. If Olina fails to respond by filing an answer,
Neville may file a motion for default judgment.
Dale points a gun at Ed and threatens to shoot him if Ed does not steal money from Ed's
employer, Freddy's Stop and Shop. Dale demands that Ed give the stolen funds to Dale.
Charged with theft, Ed can successfully claim _________________________________ as his
defense.
duress
Mariah creates a t-shirt design that expresses support for Nathan, a presidential
candidate. Mariah distributes t-shirts with the imprinted design to her friends, who
proudly wear them to show their support for Nathan. The t-shirts are an example of
________________________.
political speech
