LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 1 Discussion
Topic: The Second Amendment
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states that “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed” (U.S. Const. amend. II). The meaning of this sentence is a fiercely contested and currently topical social issue that has been explored by the United States Supreme Court several times. Review the three links below for opposing interpretations of the Second Amendment and summarize your own interpretation in your initial post to this Discussion Board. Respond to your classmates regarding a position with which you agree and explain why.
Be sure to support your conclusions with authoritative sources.
The Second Amendment
District of Columbia vs. Heller
The Dissent in Heller
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 2 Discussion
Topic: Law for Sale
In Citizens United v. FEC, 130 S. Ct. 876 (2010), the Supreme Court ruled that the government may not keep corporations from spending money to support or denounce individual candidates in elections. While business entities may not give money directly to campaigns, they may seek to persuade the voting public through other means, including ads, especially where the ads were not broadcast. The Court’s rationale was application of First Amendment protections and that, according to the Court, political spending is protected speech. Justice Stevens argued in his dissent that the Court's ruling "threatens to undermine the integrity of elected institutions across the Nation. The path it has taken to reach its outcome will, I fear, do damage to this institution." He wrote, "A democracy cannot function effectively when its constituent members believe laws are being bought and sold" (Stevens, 2010). Do you agree with his conclusion? Does Citizens United allow wealthy corporate interests to buy political power or does it simply protect the right of citizens to associate together so that they may speak with one voice?
Be sure to support your discussion points with examples and authoritative sources.
Click out the links below for more information.
https://fedsoc.org/commentary/publications/illuminating-citizens-united-what-the-decision-really-did
http://www.scotusblog.com/2010/01/citizens-united-v-fec-in-plain-english/
Citizens United v. FEC, 130 S. Ct. 876 (2010)
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 3 Discussion
Topic: Equal Pay in the Modern Day
Women today are paid, on average, a percentage of every dollar paid to men. This percentage has risen over the years, but pay between genders is still not equal. To help address this unfair and unacceptable wage gap, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed on January 29, 2009, restoring the protection against pay discrimination that was stripped away by the Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Read the information at the link and then post your thoughts on how the Act demonstrates governmental checks and balances in action. Be thorough in your discussion. What other ways might the government use to protect against gender discrimination in the workplace? How might the three branches of government work together to avoid gender discrimination in the workplace?
The following link has some good information.
https://nwlc.org/resources/lilly-ledbetter-fair-pay-act/
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 4 Discussion
Topic: Judicial Selection
At the federal court level, judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Federal judges serve for life and are not subject to retention elections. At the state level, some states allow for direct election of judges and some state judges are also subject to retention elections. Review the information at the below link concerning state judgeships. What are your thoughts on the appointment of judges compared to election of judges? Which system is better? IS one system better? Be sure to support your thoughts articulately.
JUDICIAL SELECTION IN THE STATES
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 5 Discussion
Topic 1: Topic: Procedural Skullduggery
Where there is procedure, there is a way to manipulate that procedure in order to achieve a favorable outcome. Read the following articles that illustrate some ways that parties have attempted to bend the rules of civil procedure:
Facebook Movie Defamation
Kennerly, M. (2010, July 6). Why Mark Zuckerberg Won’t Sue For Defamation Over The Facebook Movie. Retrieved from http://www.litigationandtrial.com/2010/07/articles/the-law/for-non-lawyers/why-mark-zuckerberg-wont-sue-for-defamation-over-the-facebook-movie/
Stretching the Word Limit
Lowering the Bar. (2015, April 23). NoYouCantWriteABriefLikeThisToGetAroundTheWordLimit. Retrieved from http://www.loweringthebar.net/2015/04/wordlimit.html
People Who Sued Themselves
Lowering the Bar. (2011, April 26). The People Who Sued Themselves. Retrieved from http://www.loweringthebar.net/2011/04/the-people-who-sued-themselves.html
What are your thoughts on bending the rules of civil procedure? Do you think it is simply good lawyering? Unethical? Should lawyers be sanctioned for it? If you were a client, would you feel good about a lawyer bending the rules to win your case?
Be sure to support your discussion points with examples and authoritative sources.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 6 Discussion
Topic: Jurisdictional Selection
Jurisdiction can create significant issues for businesses that have business dealings in various places. Defending lawsuits in some jurisdictions can be very unfavorable for companies because of a loss of “home field advantage” and cost. A written contract may allow a business to demand that disputes be litigated in a jurisdiction (“forum”) that they choose at the time the contract was executed. These forum-selection clauses are often a point of litigation.
Here is the definition of a forum selection clause:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/forum%20selection%20clause
Read the following articles and then discuss the questions below:
U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms that Forum-Selection Clauses Are Presumptively Enforceable
What's Left to Litigate about Forum Selection Clauses?
Dufee, D., Forrester, J. P., Lawlor, J. F., Katskee, R. B., & Tierney, J. F. (n.d.). U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms that Forum-Selection Clauses Are Presumptively Enforceable. Business Law Today. Retrieved from https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/publications/blt/2014/01/keeping_current_duffee/
Why would the court choose to enforce a forum-selection clause? What are some reasons that a court would not choose to enforce a forum-selection clause? Do you think forum-selection clauses are fair to plaintiffs? Can you locate a case in your jurisdiction where the court enforced a forum-selection clause and transferred a case to the selected forum?
Be sure to support your discussion points with examples and authoritative sources.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 7 Discussion
Topic: Paralegal or Attorney?
What constitutes the unauthorized practice of law in your jurisdiction and what are the penalties for unauthorized practice of law? Provide the citation and relevant statutory language.
What types of work can both a paralegal and an attorney perform for a client in your jurisdiction? Why would a client consider hiring a paralegal rather than an attorney? Would you ever consider performing work as an independent paralegal?
Be sure to support your discussion points with examples and authoritative sources.
state definitions of the practice of law
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 8 Discussion
Topic: Federal vs. State Laws: Up in Smoke?
Marijuana sales, primarily for medical use but also recreational sales (in some states), have become big business and an economic boon to many states. Yet at the federal level, marijuana is still a Schedule 1 drug and illegal under the Controlled Substances Act (21U.S.C. Sec. 811). How is it possible, then, for states to cultivate and sell marijuana without federal intervention? What is the role of each of the three branches of government with regard to policing and regulating marijuana use? What has caused the national “sea change” with regard to legalizing its use?
Review the information at the below link to get you started.
http://www.safeaccessnow.org/federal_marijuana_law
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 9 Discussion
Topic 1: Silent or Soused
Perform research to determine what types of evidence are used to charge someone for driving under the influence in your jurisdiction. What penalties are set for a person who refused to submit to a breathalyzer test? How does a breathalyzer test reconcile with the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination? What procedural defenses are available in a driving under the influence case?
Be sure to support your discussion points with examples and authoritative sources.
DUI laws state by state
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 10 Discussion
Topic: Reflection
Now that you have completed this course, reflect on the outcomes as well as your personal goals for the course. This is not intended to be a mere recap of the course; focus on what you have personally learned and how it will affect your future academic and professional goals. Discussing what you have learned during the term will not only help you better process the information, but will help you enhance each other’s learning experience. Please reflect on the previous units and post a response that addresses the following questions:
What would you say was the most important new idea you encountered in this course and how did they change your understanding of legal philosophy?
What topic would you say was most interesting to discuss with your fellow students on the Discussion Boards or in Seminar?
In what specific ways can you use the knowledge you have gained in this course in your chosen profession?
What areas of the subject would you like to continue to explore, and why?
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 2 Assignment
This Assignment addresses the following Course Outcomes:
LS185-1: Describe the features of the US legal system, including its history, procedures, and institutions.
GEL-1.2: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Assignment Introduction:
You have studied the role of political theories in the development of the American legal system. You have also explored features of the U.S. legal system, including its history, procedures, and institutions. In order to understand the U.S. legal system, it is helpful to explore an actual legal issue.
This Assignment has two parts:
You are a paralegal at the law firm of Dewey, Earn and Howe. A new paralegal, Willy Understand, has just been hired and you have been assigned to mentor him. On his first day, he has been given a memo research project concerning motorcycle helmet laws. But Willy is woefully inexperienced in the area of constitutional law and knows next to nothing about helmet laws. The senior partner has given him the following assignment: “There seems to be no question that motorcycle helmets are an important safety precaution that prevent death and injury. However, some argue that it violates the very nature of liberty for government to make helmets mandatory, to prosecute victimless crimes and prohibit actions that are merely bad habits or vice. Read the attached articles and then submit to me a 1–2-page argument, supported by political theory, as to whether it is an appropriate role of government for our state to have a mandatory law requiring people to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.” You tell Willy to make sure the memo focuses on the constitutionality of helmet laws and to reference the Constitution. Willy seriously needs your help with this first project. So you agree (with boss’ approval) to draft this and then work with Willy to edit it so that you both get credit for it. You are a good writer. DRAFT THE PAPER and free Willy from the stress. Show him how it’s done.
Note: The reference to “government of our state” means YOUR state, the state the student resides in.
U.S. Department of Transportation Campaign Safe and Sober. (1996, October). Motorcycle helmets: The facts of life. Retrieved from http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/NoMigrate/Mcfol2.pdf.
Vance, L. M. (2010, May 21). Every crime needs a victim. Campaign for Liberty. Retrieved from https://www.lewrockwell.com/2010/05/laurence-m-vance/if-its-a-crime-it-has-a-victim/
2. For the second part of this assignment, answer the following: If your state chose to prosecute someone for not wearing a helmet while operating a motorcycle, then how would the case work through the court system from trial court to the highest appellate court? Write a 1-page description of how the case would progress from the trial court to the highest appellate court in your state. Be sure to briefly describe each level of court, and cite to the authority where you got the information about your state court system.
NCSC website (links to all state court systems)
Required Criteria:
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
TOTAL ASSIGNMENT (both parts) length should be 500-600 words excluding cover page and references page.
Double spaced and 12-point font.
Paper should be in APA format.
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
Grading:
Please review the Assignment grading rubric in Course Documents for more information on how your Assignment will be graded.
Submitting Your Work:
Put your responses in a Word document. Save it in a location and with the proper naming convention: username-Course Name-section-Unit x_Assignment.doc (username is your Purdue Global username, section is your course section, x is your unit number). When you are ready to submit, select the unit Dropbox.
To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted work.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 4 Assignment
This Assignment addresses the following Course Outcomes:
LS185-2: Define precedent as a role in common law and civil law.
GEL-8.02: Apply Critical Thinking to use principles of sound reasoning.
PC-2.1: Achieve goals through planning and prioritization.
Assignment Introduction:
Things are busy at Dewey, Earn and Howe. Willy Understand has a new research assignment and, as his mentor, he needs your help again. You explain to him that the doctrine of stare decisis (“it has been decided”) means that courts are obligated to rely upon precedent when deciding similar cases. Black’s Law Dictionary defines precedent as “a rule of law established for the first time by a court for a particular type of case and thereafter referred to in deciding similar cases” (Garner, 1999). This is an important element in the American judicial system because it helps establish consistency in court rulings and decisions. Consistency helps people know what to expect from the court in future cases. As an example for Willy, you are going to complete the following and provide your results to him as follows:
Garner, B. (1999). Black's law dictionary (7th ed.). St. Paul, Minn.: West Group.
http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks
This Assignment has two parts:
From the list provided (see Supreme Court Landmarks link) research a Supreme Court case where the court establishes precedent. Write a summary of the facts of the case and the new rule(s)) that the court sets forth. Explain which courts are obligated to follow the new rule.
Research a subsequent case that uses the precedent you located in the first part of this Assignment. Write a summary of the facts of the case and how the court applies stare decisis. Be sure to cite to exactly where in the case the court discusses application of the rule established by the prior court.
Required Criteria:
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Length should be 350-500 words plus a, cover page and references page.
Double spaced and 12-point font
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Paper should utilize APA formatting.
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
Grading:
Please review the Assignment grading rubric in Course Documents for more information on how your Assignment will be graded.
Submitting Your Work:
Put your responses in a Word document. Save it in a location and with the proper naming convention: username-Course Name-section-Unit x_Assignment.doc (username is your Purdue Global username, section is your course section, x is your unit number). When you are ready to submit, select the unit Dropbox.
To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted work.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 6 Assignment
This Assignment addresses the following Course Outcome:
LS185-3: Explain the branches of government and their role in establishing Separation of Powers.
Assignment Introduction:
Willy Understand has come to rely on your learned guidance and expertise. In paralegal school he studied the three branches of the American federal government, along with the powers that have been delegated to each branch in the Constitution. He explored how the founders of the nation created a separation of powers so that each branch relies upon the other two branches. But he now needs a refresher before he tackles any constitutional law research for the firm.
This Assignment has two parts:
Write Willy a 350-500 word paper explaining the branches of government and their role in establishing Separation of Powers.
Read the case of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company v. Sawyer and answer the following questions. Be precise and articulate. Use proper grammar and complete sentences.
1. What was the constitutional question in Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company v. Sawyer (1952)?
2. How did the Court rule?
3. How does this case illustrate the constitutional principles of separation of powers?
Length should be 350-500 words (for part one) excluding cover page and references page.
Double spaced and 12-point font.
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
Grading:
Please review the Assignment grading rubric in Course Documents for more information on how your assignment will be graded.
Submitting Your Work:
Put your responses in a Word document. Save it in a location and with the proper naming convention: username-Course Name-section-Unit x_Assignment.doc (username is your Purdue Global username, section is your course section, x is your unit number). When you are ready to submit, select the unit Dropbox.
To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted work.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 8 Assignment
This Assignment addresses the following Course Outcome:
LS185-4: Describe the concepts of Federalism, Due Process, and Equal Protection.
Assignment Introduction:
Our favorite paralegal, Willy Understand, has to research a case involving respondeat superior, which translates as “let the master answer” and refers to a legal doctrine in which an employer may be held responsible for the actions of his employees, when the actions are performed “in the course of employment.” In order for respondeat superior to apply, there must be a clear employee-employer relationship established, as the principle does not apply to actions by an independent contractor. This is a standard and quite common business law concept. Read the fact pattern for this assignment located in the Course Documents and then help Willy sort out the legal issues by answering the following questions. Make sure to include at least two references in your paper. They can be either in-text or end-references.
Who might be liable in this situation?
Under what legal doctrine and why? (Describe how and why it would apply).
What defenses would the defendant/respondent have in this case, if any?
How might this situation involve BOTH civil and criminal law?
https://legaldictionary.net/respondeat-superior/
Required Criteria:
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Length should be 300-500 words pages excluding cover page and references page.
Double spaced and 12-point font.
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Paper should be in proper APA formatting.
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
Grading:
Please review the Assignment grading rubric in Course Documents for more information on how your Assignment will be graded.
Submitting Your Work:
Put your responses in a Word document. Save it in a location and with the proper naming convention: username-Course Name-section-Unit x_Assignment.doc (username is your Purdue Global username, section is your course section, x is your unit number). When you are ready to submit, select the unit Dropbox.
To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted work.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 1 Quiz
Question 1 Stare decisis literally means what?
Question options:
Let the decision stand.
Let the decision rest.
Let the verdict stand.
Let the verdict rest.
Question 2
The ability to enforce law consistently while retaining enough flexibility to adapt to changes in societal standards is the definition of which of the following?
Question options:
Modern law
Modern balance
Current law
Current balance
Question 3 Congress has the sole authority to pass
Question options:
state treaties.
criminal law.
international law.
statutory law.
Question 4 During formation of the national government, individual states were left intact because
Question options:
the fledgling nation was at war.
the federal government was too weak to force the states into giving up the notion of individual statehood.
the states threatened secession and civil war.
they could more effectively respond to the citizens’ needs.
Question 5 At the state level, the head of the executive branch is the
Question options:
state governor.
state attorney general.
state legislator.
state senators.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 2 Quiz
Question 1 Who determines the boundaries for the circuit court of appeals?
Question options:
Congress
Individual state’s executive branch
Individual state’s judicial branch
U.S. courts of appeals
Question 2
Which of the following responses is not a reason for the limited number of published trial court opinions?
Question options:
Cost-effectiveness
Lack of customers to purchase the publications
Limited value of trial opinions
Frequency of overturned opinions
Question 3 What is the first step in preparing a case brief?
Question options:
Identify key issues.
Identify key facts.
Identify similar cases.
Identify similar verdicts.
Question 4 Originally, the U.S. Constitution provided for which of the following?
Question options:
Thirteen colonial courts
Military courts
A single federal court
Courts to be created by each of the states and overseen by the Congress
Question 5 The specific elements of a judicial opinion are often written in which format?
Question options:
Bullet format
Detailed format
Key issue format
Narrative format
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 3 Quiz
Question 1 Collections of federal laws are usually known as what?
Question options:
Annotated statutes
Criminal code
Civil code
U.S. Code
Question 2 Who must approve constitutional amendments by a three-fourths vote?
Question options:
House of Representatives
Senate
State legislatures
U.S. registered voters
Question 3 Members of the House of Representatives are elected based on
Question options:
total state population.
the number of state senators.
the population in a specific geographical district.
the number of registered voters within a specific geographical district.
Question 4 To be elected to the Senate, which of the following are two requirements that must be satisfied?
Question options:
At least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen by birth
At least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for 9 years
At least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen by birth
At least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen for 9 years
Question 5 How can Congress overturn a veto?
Question options:
This is not authorized by the Constitution
Two-thirds majority
Three-fourths majority
Supreme Court intervention
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 4 Quiz
Question 1 Agency laws must serve the functions of clarification and
Question options:
analysis.
legislative standards.
original law.
enforcement.
Question 2 The Supreme Court has established several major criteria that must be followed in the creation and operation of any administrative agency. This is included in the
Question options:
Constitution.
delegation doctrine.
enabling act.
precedent.
Question 3 How can an administrative agency be created?
Question options:
Legislative enactment
Order of the judiciary
Two-thirds approval of House of Representatives
Two-thirds approval of Senate
Question 4 Which of the following is a collection of statutes with a definitive statement expressing the goals of Congress on a particular subject?
Question options:
Administrative Procedure Act
Code of Federal Regulations
Delegation doctrine
Enabling act
Question 5 Before an agency comes into existence, the president must
Question options:
create a bill.
create new legislation.
issue a delegation doctrine.
issue an executive order.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 5 Quiz
Question 1 At the state level, the head of the executive branch is the
Question options:
state governor.
state attorney general.
state legislator.
state senators.
Question 2 The naturalist theory was based on what belief?
Question options:
Few individuals have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.
The aristocracy has the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.
All individuals have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.
The court system has the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.
Question 3 Federal law-enforcement agencies are considered a component of the
Question options:
executive branch.
Federal Bureau of Investigations.
judicial branch.
legislative branch.
Question 4 The traditional balance equals the rights of the people versus what?
Question options:
The rights of society
The rights of the state
The rights of the individual
The rights of the government
Question 5 What type of law is most effective in dealing with a large or national industry that requires monitoring for public welfare or safety?
Question options:
Administrative law
Business law
Commercial law
Delegated law
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 6 Quiz
Question 1 What is presumed when an individual fails to object to a court’s authority over him in a civil suit?
Question options:
The authority of the court over the individual and their assets
The authority of the court over the legal issues in the case
The authority of the court over the individual’s liberty
The authority of the court over the individual’s criminal guilt or innocence
Question 2 Where does the authority originate for a court to impose jurisdiction over persons beyond their geographical boundaries?
Question options:
Original jurisdiction
Personam geographical jurisdiction
Long-arm statutes
State extradition statutes
Question 3 What does in personam jurisdiction mean?
Question options:
Authority of the court to affect a person’s rights over specific property
Prevents the court from forcing an individual to appear in court
Authority of the court to affect all of a person’s property interests
Allows a citizen to initiate a case against the federal government
Question 4 Which of the following provides the authority of a court over the actual dispute between the parties?
Question options:
Federal statute
Long-arm statute
Subject matter jurisdiction
Quasi in rem jurisdiction
Question 5 Which of the following is considered a corporation’s domicile?
Question options:
Any state in which the corporation generates revenue
The state in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation
The state in which the corporation’s registered agent resides
The various states in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 7 Quiz
Question 1 Which of the following is someone who is equipped with knowledge of the law and capable of performing most functions traditionally performed only by attorneys?
Question options:
Law clerk
Paralegal
Legal secretary
Law office administrator
Question 2 Who has the responsibility to apply the law and reach a conclusion regarding the outcome of a legal dispute?
Question options:
Attorney
Witness
Jury
Paralegal
Question 3 What must a licensed attorney use to identify and evaluate all relevant legal principles in a given circumstance?
Question options:
Analytical ability
Established precedent
Paralegal
Citations of authority
Question 4 A judge who disagrees with a decision but is in the minority may issue what type of opinion?
Question options:
Abstaining
Concurring
Dissenting
Minority
Question 5 What are two of the commonly recognized methods of monitoring the level of skill of established paralegals?
Question options:
Education and licensure
Certification and tort
Licensure and certification
Tort and licensure
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 8 Quiz
Question 1 A sole proprietorship is a business owned by (1 point):
Question options:
1) one or more persons and is not incorporated.
2) one person.
3) one person and is incorporated.
4) one or more persons, with one person who operates it.
Question 2 A partnership is a business that:
Question options:
1) is owned by more than one person and is incorporated.
2) is owned by two persons and is not incorporated.
3) is owned by two or more persons and is not incorporated.
4) requires all profits and losses to be borne equally.
Question 3 Corporations:
Question options:
1) may be owned by one or more than one person.
2) may not be owned by only one person.
3) must be owned by a person different from the person who operates it.
4) must be owned and operated by the same persons.
Question 4 A business that ends automatically with a change in the only member of ownership is a:
Question options:
1) partnership.
2) sole proprietorship.
3) general partnership
4) corporation.
Question 5 A business in which one or more owners is not permitted to have input into the regular operations is a:
Question options:
1) general corporation.
2) limited partnership.
3) general partnership.
4) sole proprietorship.
LS185 Introduction to American Jurisprudence
Unit 9 Quiz
Question 1 Which of the following provides the authority of a court over the actual dispute between the parties?
Question options:
Federal statute
Long-arm statute
Subject matter jurisdiction
Quasi in rem jurisdiction
Question 2 All states have a court within each of their counties. These courts are known as
Question options:
appellate courts.
circuit courts.
trial courts.
U.S. district-county courts.
Question 3 One type of federal jurisdiction that occurs when a primary issue is disputed based on federal law is known as
Question options:
federal concern.
federal case.
federal subject matter jurisdiction.
federal question.
Question 4 When does a pendent claim exist?
Question options:
When a suit is filed with federal and state issues in federal court
When a suit with multiple state law issues are filed in federal court
When there are separate issues from a common source filed in one suit in federal court
When a single state issue is filed in state court and removed to federal court
Question 5 What does in personam jurisdiction mean?
Question options:
Authority of the court to affect a person’s rights over specific property
Prevents the court from forcing an individual to appear in court
Authority of the court to affect all of a person’s property interests
Allows a citizen to initiate a case against the federal government
