Intro Final Exam Review

_______ refers to the science of the law

1.      The concept of _________ divides power between the state and federal government

In order to file a lawsuit, which of the following must be present?

Which provision of the Constitution gives Congress authority to regulate trade between states?

Which avenue of discovery is written questions sent between parties to a lawsuit?

A gives Blackacre to B for the life of C, then to D. What does D have?

There are four Unites States District Courts in Texas.

______ requires a person to be in imminent fear of harmful or offensive touching.

Which are the elements of negligence?

An agent is liable for the actions of the principal.

________ refers to the process of questioning and selecting jurors.

A Fee Simple Defeasible can possibly transfer ownership upon a specific event.

Administrative Agencies are a part of the Legislative branch.

Which entity does not enjoy flow through taxation?

How many United States Circuit Court of Appeals in the United States?

Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

____ refers to the connection between a party bringing suit and the subject matter of the case

The person who makes the offer is called the ________.

A fee simple determinate will automatically transfer ownership of property upon a certain event

This term refers to the Court's authority to hear a case and issue a decision or ruling:

Which Amendment provides for Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, and Assembly?

In a limited partnership, the limited partner has the right to manage and operate the business.

When more than one court has authority to hear a case, what type of jurisdiction do they have?

Slander is spoken defamation and Libel is written defamation.

The Constitution went into effect in 1776.

Article 3 of the Constitution creates

The initial pleading filed by a plaintiff in a civil matter is referred to as:

Which is described as being the catch-all tort?

A type of property ownership reserved for husband and wife is

The shareholders are the technical owners of the corporation

Elyla is Liberty's paralegal. Who is the principal?

Which is not an element of a valid contract?

The Fifth Amendment provides for two types of Due Process. They are:

__involves disputes between parties seeking remedies for civil wrongs or to enforce a contract.

How many representatives in the United States House of Representatives?

In the following citation: Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803), the number 137 refers to:

Article 2 of the Constitution creates

Article 1 of the Constitution creates:

A ___________ is the first pleading filed in a civil case.

Res Ipsa Loquitor is a concept that makes it easier to prove negligence

The burden of proof in a civil case is_______

A lease can be for a terms of years, months, or no stated time.

Which of the following is not an exception to the warrant requirement?

Which is a not major benefit of forming an LLC?

Which Amendment provides the right to a speedy trial, to confront witnesses, and to counsel?

Elyla is Liberty's paralegal. Who is the agent?

The two branches of Congress are known as:

_____ is the process of taking a witness' sworn out of court statement

True or false- there are 13 courts of appeal in the U.S Federal Court system

The person responsible for representing the government in a criminal trial is known as:

The Establishment Clause prevents:

An attorney may ask leading questions on direct examination.

Strict Liability arises where an activity is so dangerous that injury should be expected.