Midterm Review
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeal has appellate jurisdiction over the U.S. Claims Court.
True
Which of the following terms best describes the decision reached by an arbitrator? Award
The dispute resolution method that is most likely to be used by a regulatory agency to negotiate the provisions of the regulations with the interested groups so that there is less likelihood of a challenge once the regulations are promulgated is: regulatory negotiation
With reference to the federal government, which of the following is definitely true regarding a system of checks and balances?
Only one of the branches is given all the authority.
All the branches of the government are given equal authority.
All the branches of the government operate independent of each other.
It ensures that government policies are not reached without the input of the other branches.
Which of the following tasks is performed by the legislative branch of the government?
Interpret laws.
Pass laws to bring the court's interpretation of law in line with the views of the legislature.
Request legislation and veto legislation.
Interpret executive orders or other presidential acts as unconstitutional.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the sociological theory?
This theory is based on a premise that there is a discoverable set of absolute right and wrong principles upon which our laws should be based.
According to this theory, law should change as societal ideas change.
According to this theory, to the extent laws reflect laws of nature, or God, the laws are considered "good" ones. To the extent they do not, they are "bad."
This theory is based on the premise that law derives its status as law from the fact that it has been enacted by the sovereign with the power to enforce his or her wishes.
Identify the correct statement regarding an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program attached to the court.
It increases court docket congestion.
It lightens the court's
True
Which of the following terms best describes the decision reached by an arbitrator? Award
The dispute resolution method that is most likely to be used by a regulatory agency to negotiate the provisions of the regulations with the interested groups so that there is less likelihood of a challenge once the regulations are promulgated is: regulatory negotiation
With reference to the federal government, which of the following is definitely true regarding a system of checks and balances?
Only one of the branches is given all the authority.
All the branches of the government are given equal authority.
All the branches of the government operate independent of each other.
It ensures that government policies are not reached without the input of the other branches.
Which of the following tasks is performed by the legislative branch of the government?
Interpret laws.
Pass laws to bring the court's interpretation of law in line with the views of the legislature.
Request legislation and veto legislation.
Interpret executive orders or other presidential acts as unconstitutional.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the sociological theory?
This theory is based on a premise that there is a discoverable set of absolute right and wrong principles upon which our laws should be based.
According to this theory, law should change as societal ideas change.
According to this theory, to the extent laws reflect laws of nature, or God, the laws are considered "good" ones. To the extent they do not, they are "bad."
This theory is based on the premise that law derives its status as law from the fact that it has been enacted by the sovereign with the power to enforce his or her wishes.
Identify the correct statement regarding an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program attached to the court.
It increases court docket congestion.
It lightens the court's