Chapters 1-7 Review

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Which country does the United States legal system derive from?

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United Kingdom

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What is the function of law in the United States?

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Establish standards, promote consistency, and promote, provide, and maintain order.

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As a judge, Baxter applies common law rules. These rules develop from

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decisions of the courts in legal disputes.

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The difference between state and federal law is that state laws govern local matters while federal laws govern national matters.

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State law is local and federal law is national

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The legislature of the state of Wyoming enacts a new statute that sets standards for the liability of businesses selling defective products. This statute applies in:

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Wyoming only.

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Alex has been sued by Will for failure to pay rent for their apartment. Which source of law will govern this lawsuit?

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Civil Law.

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Four sources of law in the U.S. legal system are: Constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, and maritime law; Federal law, state law, international law, and maritime law; Statutory law, case law, equity, and common law; Constitutional law, judicial law, legislative law, and administrative law.

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Constitutional law, judicial law, legislative law, and administrative law.

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Where can you find a codification of federal laws?

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United States Code.

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Some of the rights in the Constitution’s Bill of Rights extends to Corporations.

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True

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Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) include all of the following except: Mediation, Settlement, Litigation, Arbitration.

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Litigation