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Question 1.

The freedom of speech granted by the United States Constitution is an example of substantive law.

True

False

Question 2

Each state has a constitution that is similar to the U.S. Constitution in the design of the government it provides.

True

False

Question 3.

Civil law arises when courts are called upon to resolve disputes for which there is no statute or other source of law to establish rules.

True

False

Question 4.

The Constitution prohibits ex post facto laws.

True

False

Question 5.

Trials are generally quicker, cheaper, and less complicated procedurally than alternative dispute resolution.

True

False

Question 6.

In mediation, the mediator does not give an award or opinion on the merits of the dispute.

True

False

Question 7.

The adversary system in the United States is based on the idea that the truth will emerge in courtrooms through a "battle of words" between two lawyers.

True

False

Question 8.

In a civil case, the plaintiff need not have the preponderance of the evidence on his or her side.

True

False

Question 9.

In determining whether a decision is ethical, teleological ethical theories focus on the consequences of the decision.

True

False

Question 10.

Corporations sometimes consciously choose to break the law if it poses acceptable risks such as relatively light penalties for violation, if the benefits gained by doing so are great.

True

False