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Chapter 01: Today’s Business Environment: Law and Ethics Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is an accepted definition of law? a. a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority and having binding legal force b. a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by society but lacking legal force c. a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by courts and sanction by international society d. a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the Supreme Court and having binding legal force ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Law, in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the controlling authority and having binding legal force. b. Incorrect. Law, in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the controlling authority and having binding legal force. c. Incorrect. Law, in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the controlling authority and having binding legal force. d. Incorrect. Law, in its generic sense, is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the controlling authority and having binding legal force. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.1.1 - Define business law. TOPICS: A-Head: Law and the Key Functions of the Legal System KEYWORDS: Bloom's; Analyze DATE CREATED: 8/23/2021 9:10 AM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 2. Enforcement of law in a society is important because it: a. provides some predictability and uniformity to the boundaries of acceptable conduct. b. allows a government to maintain power over the people. c. leads to higher literacy rates. d. prevents large disparities in income across the various levels of a society. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Enforcement of the rules provides greater predictability and uniformity to the boundaries of acceptable conduct in a society. b. Incorrect. Enforcement of the rules provides greater predictability and uniformity to the boundaries of acceptable conduct in a society. c. Incorrect. Enforcement of the rules provides greater predictability and uniformity to the boundaries of acceptable conduct in a society. d. Incorrect. Enforcement of the rules provides greater predictability and uniformity to the boundaries of acceptable conduct in a society. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.1.1 - Define business law. TOPICS: A-Head: Law and the Key Functions of the Legal System Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 2 KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 8/8/2021 2:16 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 3. Which of the following statements is true? a. Formal law is respected in all nations b. The sale of marijuana is illegal worldwide c. The sale of alcoholic beverages is legal worldwide d. Law imposes structure on society by limiting activities that hurt the "public interest" ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The legal system helps to define acceptable social behavior. The law limits activities that damage the public interest. b. Incorrect. The legal system helps to define acceptable social behavior. The law limits activities that damage the public interest. c. Incorrect. The legal system helps to define acceptable social behavior. The law limits activities that damage the public interest. d. Correct. The legal system helps to define acceptable social behavior. The law limits activities that damage the public interest. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.1.1 - Define business law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Law and the Key Functions of the Legal System KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 4. Which of the following are reflected in some aspect of law? a. Honesty and integrity are reflected by the enforceability of contracts. b. Respect for other people and their property is reflected in tort and property law. c. Some measures of acceptable behavior are reflected in criminal laws. d. Honesty and integrity are reflected by the enforceability of contracts, respect for other people and their property is reflected in tort and property law, and some measures of acceptable behavior are reflected in criminal laws. ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Integrity is reflected in the enforceability of contracts, respect for other people and their property is reflected in tort and property law, and some measures of acceptable behavior are reflected in criminal laws. b. Incorrect. Integrity is reflected in the enforceability of contracts, respect for other people and their property is reflected in tort and property law, and some measures of acceptable behavior are reflected in criminal laws. c. Incorrect. Integrity is reflected in the enforceability of contracts, respect for other people and their property is reflected in tort and property law, and some measures of acceptable behavior are reflected in criminal laws. d. Correct. Integrity is reflected in the enforceability of contracts, respect for other Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 3 people and their property is reflected in tort and property law, and some measures of acceptable behavior are reflected in criminal laws. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.1.1 - Define business law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Law and the Key Functions of the Legal System KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 5. Changes in laws regarding the consumption of alcohol or use of marijuana indicate that: a. the legal system can bring about changes in "acceptable" behavior. b. the legal system does not change with time. c. the legal system is subject to the whims of Supreme Court Judges. d. the legal system is subject to the will of the general public. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The legal system provides a way to bring about changes in “acceptable” behavior. b. Incorrect. The legal system provides a way to bring about changes in “acceptable” behavior. c. Incorrect. The legal system provides a way to bring about changes in “acceptable” behavior. d. Incorrect. The legal system provides a way to bring about changes in “acceptable” behavior. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.1.6 - Identify how to remedy unethical behavior. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Law and the Key Functions of the Legal System KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 6. One example of the law working to effect social change in the U.S. is in the area of: a. commercial paper. b. negotiable instruments. c. easements. d. racial discrimination. ANSWER: d Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 4 FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. In the past, some states required businesses to discriminate against Black employees and customers. After a long struggle, those laws gradually disappeared. b. Incorrect. In the past, some states required businesses to discriminate against Black employees and customers. After a long struggle, those laws gradually disappeared. c. Incorrect. In the past, some states required businesses to discriminate against Black employees and customers. After a long struggle, those laws gradually disappeared. d. Correct. In the past, some states required businesses to discriminate against Black employees and customers. After a long struggle, those laws gradually disappeared. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.1.6 - Identify how to remedy unethical behavior. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Law and the Key Functions of the Legal System KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 7. The United States Constitution: a. is the oldest written constitution in force in a major nation. b. created the four branches of government. c. established the common law. d. created the 50 states. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written constitution in force in the world. b. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written constitution in force in the world. c. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written constitution in force in the world. d. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written constitution in force in the world. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 5 DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 8. Which of the following is true of a constitution? a. It establishes and limits the powers of government. b. It is applicable to all situations. c. It is accepted by at least two-thirds of the citizens of a country. d. It is acknowledged by the international community. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. A constitution is the fundamental law of a nation. It establishes and limits the powers of government. b. Incorrect. A constitution is the fundamental law of a nation. It establishes and limits the powers of government. c. Incorrect. A constitution is the fundamental law of a nation. It establishes and limits the powers of government. d. Incorrect. A constitution is the fundamental law of a nation. It establishes and limits the powers of government. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 9. Which of the following was created by the U.S. Constitution? a. all specific rights of citizens b. stare decisis c. the executive branch of government d. informal law ANSWER: c FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Constitution creates the legislative, executive, and judicial branches as the primary framework of the U.S. government. b. Incorrect. The Constitution creates the legislative, executive, and judicial branches as the primary framework of the U.S. government. c. Correct. The Constitution creates the legislative, executive, and judicial branches as the primary framework of the U.S. government. d. Incorrect. The Constitution creates the legislative, executive, and judicial branches as the primary framework of the U.S. government. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 6 HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 10. Powers not granted to the federal government are retained by states or are left to the people according to: a. the Constitution. b. the Supreme Court. c. the common law. d. Executive Order 153. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The U.S. Constitution allocates the powers of government between the states and the federal government. Powers not granted to the federal government are retained by states or are left to the people b. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution allocates the powers of government between the states and the federal government. Powers not granted to the federal government are retained by states or are left to the people c. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution allocates the powers of government between the states and the federal government. Powers not granted to the federal government are retained by states or are left to the people d. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution allocates the powers of government between the states and the federal government. Powers not granted to the federal government are retained by states or are left to the people POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 11. The United States Constitution: a. overrides only those state laws having to do with international treaties. b. overrides any state or federal laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. c. overrides any state, but not any federal, laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. d. overrides any federal, but not any state, laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. ANSWER: b Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 7 FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. As the highest legal authority, the U.S. Constitution overrides any state or federal laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. b. Correct. As the highest legal authority, the U.S. Constitution overrides any state or federal laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. c. Incorrect. As the highest legal authority, the U.S. Constitution overrides any state or federal laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. d. Incorrect. As the highest legal authority, the U.S. Constitution overrides any state or federal laws that go beyond what the Constitution permits. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 12. Statutory law: a. is a rule declared by the Supreme Court. b. is also known as the fundamental law of the nation. c. is a form of common law. d. makes up much of the law that affects business behavior. ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Statutes created by legislation make up much of the law that affects business behavior. b. Incorrect. Statutes created by legislation make up much of the law that affects business behavior. c. Incorrect. Statutes created by legislation make up much of the law that affects business behavior. d. Correct. Statutes created by legislation make up much of the law that affects business behavior. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.2.6 - Explain the creation and development of statutory law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 8 13. Statutory law is: a. the separation of powers at the federal level. b. also known as the fundamental law of the nation. c. a form of common law. d. a law enacted by a legislative body. ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Congress and state legislatures are the sources of statutory law. b. Incorrect. Congress and state legislatures are the sources of statutory law. c. Incorrect. Congress and state legislatures are the sources of statutory law. d. Correct. Congress and state legislatures are the sources of statutory law. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.2.6 - Explain the creation and development of statutory law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 14. The U.S. Constitution created these branches of the federal government: (1) executive, (2) judicial, and (3): a. senatorial. b. administrative. c. constitutional. d. legislative. ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution created the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. b. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution created the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. c. Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution created the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. d. Correct. The U.S. Constitution created the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 9 KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 15. The division in government power as established by the Constitution is referred to as the: a. three branches. b. executive privilege. c. stare decisis. d. separation of powers. ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This division of governmental power is referred to as the separation of powers. b. Incorrect. This division of governmental power is referred to as the separation of powers. c. Incorrect. This division of governmental power is referred to as the separation of powers. d. Correct. This division of governmental power is referred to as the separation of powers. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 16. The separation of powers is: a. the division in government powers as established by the Constitution. b. the division of power within state legislatures. c. the division of the power of the president and the power of the vice president. d. the division of executive privileges. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The separation of powers means each branch of government has functions to perform that can be checked by the other branches. b. Incorrect. The separation of powers means each branch of government has functions to perform that can be checked by the other branches. c. Incorrect. The separation of powers means each branch of government has functions to perform that can be checked by the other branches. d. Incorrect. The separation of powers means each branch of government has functions to perform that can be checked by the other branches. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 10 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 17. State constitutions: a. must be approved by a two-thirds vote of Congress. b. are the highest form of law within each state. c. tend to be much shorter than the U.S. Constitution. d. must be ratified by state supreme courts. ANSWER: b FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. On matters of state law, each state’s constitution is the highest form of law for that state. b. Correct. On matters of state law, each state’s constitution is the highest form of law for that state. c. Incorrect. On matters of state law, each state’s constitution is the highest form of law for that state. d. Incorrect. On matters of state law, each state’s constitution is the highest form of law for that state. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 18. One function of state constitutions is to specify how: a. state officials are chosen and removed. b. the federal government should enforce laws. c. the Supreme Court takes cases. d. the state will interact with the federal government. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. State constitutions specify how state officials are chosen and removed, how laws are passed, how the court systems run, and, in general terms, how Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 11 finances and revenues are paid and collected. b. Incorrect. State constitutions specify how state officials are chosen and removed, how laws are passed, how the court systems run, and, in general terms, how finances and revenues are paid and collected. c. Incorrect. State constitutions specify how state officials are chosen and removed, how laws are passed, how the court systems run, and, in general terms, how finances and revenues are paid and collected. d. Incorrect. State constitutions specify how state officials are chosen and removed, how laws are passed, how the court systems run, and, in general terms, how finances and revenues are paid and collected. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 19. Some state constitutions are longer and more detailed than the U.S. Constitution in part because: a. state constitutions are more important. b. individual states have different moral codes that require frequent changes. c. amending state constitutions is generally easier than changing the U.S. Constitution. d. there is no separation of power at the state level. ANSWER: c FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Some state constitutions, unlike the U.S. Constitution, are long and detailed because amending state constitutions is often easier than changing the U.S. Constitution. b. Incorrect. Some state constitutions, unlike the U.S. Constitution, are long and detailed because amending state constitutions is often easier than changing the U.S. Constitution. c. Correct. Some state constitutions, unlike the U.S. Constitution, are long and detailed because amending state constitutions is often easier than changing the U.S. Constitution. d. Incorrect. Some state constitutions, unlike the U.S. Constitution, are long and detailed because amending state constitutions is often easier than changing the U.S. Constitution. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 12 STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 20. State courts can review statutes passed by their legislatures to ensure: a. that the statutes are fair. b. that the statutes do not violate the state constitution or the U.S. Constitution. c. that the statutes do not violate women's rights. d. that the statutes do not violate previously passed statutes. ANSWER: b FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. State courts may review statutes passed by their legislatures to ensure they do not violate the constitution of the state or of the United States. b. Correct. State courts may review statutes passed by their legislatures to ensure they do not violate the constitution of the state or of the United States. c. Incorrect. State courts may review statutes passed by their legislatures to ensure they do not violate the constitution of the state or of the United States. d. Incorrect. State courts may review statutes passed by their legislatures to ensure they do not violate the constitution of the state or of the United States. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 21. Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that: a. all power to make laws for the federal government shall be held by Congress. b. all power to make laws for the federal government shall be held by the Supreme Court. c. all power to make laws for the federal and state governments shall be held by Congress. d. all power to make laws for the federal and state governments shall be held by the Supreme Court. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that all power to make laws for the federal government is given to Congress, a legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. b. Incorrect. Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that all power to make laws for the federal government is given to Congress, a legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. c. Incorrect. Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that all power to make laws for the federal government is given to Congress, a legislature Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 13 consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. d. Incorrect. Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution provides that all power to make laws for the federal government is given to Congress, a legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 22. About 200 to 300 of the thousands of pieces of legislature proposed in each session of Congress: a. pass the Senate, but not the House. b. pass the House, but not the Senate. c. are voted on by the general public. d. go to the president for his signature. ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Of the thousands of pieces of legislation proposed in each session of Congress, about 200 to 300 (many of which are minor) pass the House and Senate and go to the president for his signature. b. Incorrect. Of the thousands of pieces of legislation proposed in each session of Congress, about 200 to 300 (many of which are minor) pass the House and Senate and go to the president for his signature. c. Incorrect. Of the thousands of pieces of legislation proposed in each session of Congress, about 200 to 300 (many of which are minor) pass the House and Senate and go to the president for his signature. d. Correct. Of the thousands of pieces of legislation proposed in each session of Congress, about 200 to 300 (many of which are minor) pass the House and Senate and go to the president for his signature. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 14 23. Most states have a two-part legislature. Having two legislative house is meant to: a. make things more efficient. b. make things more fair. c. serve as an added check on government power. d. serve to enhance government power. ANSWER: c FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Dividing power between two houses is intended to serve as an added check on government power. b. Incorrect. Dividing power between two houses is intended to serve as an added check on government power. c. Correct. Dividing power between two houses is intended to serve as an added check on government power. d. Incorrect. Dividing power between two houses is intended to serve as an added check on government power. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 24. Unlike at the federal level, in some states: a. voters must be over 21 to vote on legislation b. voters make all the laws through the voting process c. voters may not directly enact legislation through the voting process d. voters may directly enact legislation through the voting process ANSWER: d FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. In some states voters may directly enact legislation through the voting process in referendums or initiatives. b. Incorrect. In some states voters may directly enact legislation through the voting process in referendums or initiatives. c. Incorrect. In some states voters may directly enact legislation through the voting process in referendums or initiatives. d. Correct. In some states voters may directly enact legislation through the voting process in referendums or initiatives. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 25. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws: a. protects worker rights in all states. b. makes sure all state laws affecting businesses are the same. c. drafts proposed laws for consideration by state legislatures. d. determines the constitutionality of laws drafted by state legislatures. ANSWER: c FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws works with lawyers, law professors, the business community, and judges. For over a century, it has drafted proposed laws for consideration by state legislatures. b. Incorrect. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws works with lawyers, law professors, the business community, and judges. For over a century, it has drafted proposed laws for consideration by state legislatures. c. Correct. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws works with lawyers, law professors, the business community, and judges. For over a century, it has drafted proposed laws for consideration by state legislatures. d. Incorrect. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws works with lawyers, law professors, the business community, and judges. For over a century, it has drafted proposed laws for consideration by state legislatures. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BLAW.MEIN.23.1.4.2 - Identify the state, federal, and international governing bodies that create law. NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic STATE STANDARDS: United States - Universal - DISC: AICPA: BB-Legal TOPICS: A-Head: Sources of Law in the United States KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze DATE CREATED: 6/24/2021 2:41 PM DATE MODIFIED: 9/11/2021 10:01 AM 26. An administrative agency is created by a delegation of: a. legislative power to the executive branch. b. legislative power to the judicial branch. c. judicial power to the executive branch. d. judicial power to the legislative branch. ANSWER: a