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9. Courts often refer to secondary sources of law for guidance in interpreting and applying a primary source of
law.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
10. Even if it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, a state constitution is supreme within that states’ borders.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
11. The U.S. Constitution is the basis of all law in the United States.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
12. Only if a state legislature adopts a uniform law does that law become part of the statutory law of that state.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
14. A local ordinance commonly has to do with a matter concerning only a local governing unit.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
15. A federal statute applies only to those states that agree to apply it within their borders.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
17. Independent regulatory agencies are not subject to the authority of the president.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
18. Rules issued by administrative agencies affect almost every aspect of a business’s operations.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
19. Federal agency regulations do not take precedence over conflicting state regulations.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
21. If an agency fails to follow the rulemaking procedures imposed by the Administrative Act, the resulting rule
may not be binding.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
22. Courts give significant weight—deference—to an agency’s judgment and interpretation of its rules.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
23. The common law is a body of law developed from judicial decisions.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
24. Case law governs all areas of business not covered by statutory or administrative law.
a. True
b. False
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26. A precedent is any legal authority or source of law that a court may look to for guidance but need not follow
when making its decision.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
27. Often, more than one rule of law will be applicable to a case.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
29. Because courts of law and equity have merged, the principles of equity are no longer applied.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
30. Courts will not grant an equitable remedy unless the remedy at law is adequate.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
33. Civil law has to do with wrongs committed against society for which society demands redress.
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