Question 1.
Bernie Madoff was convicted and sentenced for running a type of fraud operation known as a/an:
Insider trading scheme
Spanish prisoner scam
Ponzi scheme
Bait and switch scam
Question 2.
In the case State v. Beciraj, the husband and wife defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit arson.It was difficult to prove the crime because
the defendants never started a fire.
the husband did not agree to the arson.
the wife was not present when the fire occurred.
the insurance on the property had lapsed.
Question 3.
The type of law produced by bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Internal Revenue Service is known as:
Regulatory law
Limited law
Concurrent law
Administrative law
Question 4.
According to the text, which of the following is the "supreme law of the land?"
The law enacted by Congress
Rulings of the Supreme Court
The U.S. Constitution
The State statutory law
Question 5.
If ABC Inc. sues a competitor for violating its federally registered trademark, what kind of jurisdiction would be involved?
Diversity
Federal question
Exclusive state jurisdiction
Administrative jurisdiction
Question 6.
Justin is a famous professional athlete. The Daily News publishes a story which discloses that Justin gave syphilis to his ex-girlfriend, which he did. If Justin sues the Daily News for defamation, he will probably
win, because this would injure his reputation.
win, because this has nothing to do with his status as an athlete.
lose, because he has no damages.
lose, because the statement was true.
Question 7.
Notice of a lawsuit is generally accomplished through a procedure known as:
Service of Process
Personal jurisdiction
Minimum contacts
Forum choice
Question 8.
Law can be distinguished from other kinds of rules because it
is enforced by the government.
is enacted by the people.
involves one person suing another.
means a violator will go to prison.
Question 9.
Which of the following courts hear witnesses and see evidence?
U.S. Supreme Court
A state supreme court
A trial court
An intermediate appellate court
Question 10.
If police conduct an unlawful search and seizure of evidence without a warrant,
the arrest is thrown out.
they are liable for damages in a civil suit.
the evidence cannot be used.
they are subject to disciplinary proceedings.