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NALA Practice Exam Questions with 100% Verified
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Which of the following are sources of law used in the American
Legal System? - ANSWER There are three major sources of law
in the American Legal System:
Statutory law, which is created by the legislative branch;
case law, which the courts interpret and apply the law; and
administrative rules and regulations. Executive orders fall under
administrative rules.
The court determines if court rules have been followed and
creates case law on those rules. Civil law is a legal system
utilized mainly in foreign countries where the only task of the
court is to apply the law created by legislative bodies. Canon
law is a legal system used exclusively by religious organizations.
A quit claim deed is often used when? - ANSWER To clear a title
defect
Who can make a valid will? - ANSWER Anyone who is of sound
mind and meets the statutory age requirement
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In preparing for trial, a paralegal cannot bill for: - ANSWER
Copying exhibits
Which of the following is not an exception to offer? - ANSWER
Statement of intent
Which type of deed is used to convey real property following a
tax sale? - ANSWER A tax deed is used to convey real property
following a sale for tax delinquencies. A sheriff's deed is used to
convey title following foreclosure on a mortgage or a court
ordered sale for a judgment. A representative's deed is used to
convey real property from a decedent's estate. A quit claim
deed is used when the grantor is release any possible interest in
real property it does not claim.
Which type of deed is used to convey real property following a
tax sale? - ANSWER In a trust, the settlor creates the trust and
appoints a trustee to manage the trust property for the benefit
of the beneficiaries of the trust.
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Which of the following is not required in an offer? - ANSWER
Legal capacity of parties
Statement of intent by offeror, definite proposal & terms, and
communication to offeree are all required elements of an offer.
Which is not a required element of a contract? - ANSWER Seal
The 3 main required elements of a contract are offer,
acceptance and consideration.
The unauthorized practice of law violations do not focus on: -
ANSWER Education of paralegals
The Unauthorized practice of law focuses on what paralegals
can and cannot do, along with how paralegals indicate who they
are with clients/public.
The requirements of due process of law apply only to: -
ANSWER Government actions, the requirements of due process
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of law are a limitation on government and therefore apply only
to government actions.
Bankruptcy Law in the United States is exclusively: - ANSWER In
the United States, bankruptcy is exclusively governed by federal
law pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the United
States Constitution.
Which of the following would satisfy the federal requirements
for diversity of citizenship? - ANSWER Diversity of citizenship is
one way that a lawsuit can qualify to be litigated in federal
court. If the adverse parties are from different states (and the
case is worth at least $75,000), then the federal courts have
jurisdiction. However, every plaintiff must be from a different
state than every defendant, regardless of whether the parties
are individuals, entities, or governmental units. Moreover,
diversity is only relevant to civil suits; criminal jurisdiction is
determined by the location and nature of the criminal offense
alleged, not by any party's citizenship.
Greg Sanders was injured in an auto accident. Emily Harris is the
defendant. During the trial, Emily proves that Greg was not
wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident, which caused
NALA Practice Exam Questions with 100% Verified
Answers UPDATED!!!
Which of the following are sources of law used in the American
Legal System? - ANSWER There are three major sources of law
in the American Legal System:
Statutory law, which is created by the legislative branch;
case law, which the courts interpret and apply the law; and
administrative rules and regulations. Executive orders fall under
administrative rules.
The court determines if court rules have been followed and
creates case law on those rules. Civil law is a legal system
utilized mainly in foreign countries where the only task of the
court is to apply the law created by legislative bodies. Canon
law is a legal system used exclusively by religious organizations.
A quit claim deed is often used when? - ANSWER To clear a title
defect
Who can make a valid will? - ANSWER Anyone who is of sound
mind and meets the statutory age requirement
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In preparing for trial, a paralegal cannot bill for: - ANSWER
Copying exhibits
Which of the following is not an exception to offer? - ANSWER
Statement of intent
Which type of deed is used to convey real property following a
tax sale? - ANSWER A tax deed is used to convey real property
following a sale for tax delinquencies. A sheriff's deed is used to
convey title following foreclosure on a mortgage or a court
ordered sale for a judgment. A representative's deed is used to
convey real property from a decedent's estate. A quit claim
deed is used when the grantor is release any possible interest in
real property it does not claim.
Which type of deed is used to convey real property following a
tax sale? - ANSWER In a trust, the settlor creates the trust and
appoints a trustee to manage the trust property for the benefit
of the beneficiaries of the trust.
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Which of the following is not required in an offer? - ANSWER
Legal capacity of parties
Statement of intent by offeror, definite proposal & terms, and
communication to offeree are all required elements of an offer.
Which is not a required element of a contract? - ANSWER Seal
The 3 main required elements of a contract are offer,
acceptance and consideration.
The unauthorized practice of law violations do not focus on: -
ANSWER Education of paralegals
The Unauthorized practice of law focuses on what paralegals
can and cannot do, along with how paralegals indicate who they
are with clients/public.
The requirements of due process of law apply only to: -
ANSWER Government actions, the requirements of due process
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of law are a limitation on government and therefore apply only
to government actions.
Bankruptcy Law in the United States is exclusively: - ANSWER In
the United States, bankruptcy is exclusively governed by federal
law pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the United
States Constitution.
Which of the following would satisfy the federal requirements
for diversity of citizenship? - ANSWER Diversity of citizenship is
one way that a lawsuit can qualify to be litigated in federal
court. If the adverse parties are from different states (and the
case is worth at least $75,000), then the federal courts have
jurisdiction. However, every plaintiff must be from a different
state than every defendant, regardless of whether the parties
are individuals, entities, or governmental units. Moreover,
diversity is only relevant to civil suits; criminal jurisdiction is
determined by the location and nature of the criminal offense
alleged, not by any party's citizenship.
Greg Sanders was injured in an auto accident. Emily Harris is the
defendant. During the trial, Emily proves that Greg was not
wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident, which caused
