2013-2014 Journal Orientation Quiz

1. Select the correct citation format for the following sources. Follow the rules for legal documents. Section 328-79 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, all of which appears in the 2005 pocket part

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-79 (Supp. 2005).

Haw. Stat. 328-79 (2005).

Rev. Haw. Stat. § 328(79) (2005).

Haw Rev Stat § 328-79 (Supp. 2005).

B6.1.2—state statutes
12.3.1(b)—title, chapter and volume
T.1 Hawaii
B13—typeface
3.1(c) and 12.3.1(2)—supplement information

Explanation

B6.1.2—state statutes
12.3.1(b)—title, chapter and volume
T.1 Hawaii
B13—typeface
3.1(c) and 12.3.1(2)—supplement information

2. Texaco, Incorporated, versus Fouad N. Dagher. This is a February 28, 2006 case from the united States Supreme Court. This case is not yet published in the reporter. However, this case I available on FindLaw at https://www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.

Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), available at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.

Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher, at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.

Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.

Texaco, Incorporated v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), available at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.

B13, T6, B51.1(ii) and (v), 10.2.1(g) & 10.2.2—party names
B5.1.1
10.5(a)—year of decision
18.2.2(a)—parallel internet cite

Explanation

B13, T6, B51.1(ii) and (v), 10.2.1(g) & 10.2.2—party names
B5.1.1
10.5(a)—year of decision
18.2.2(a)—parallel internet cite

3. You need to cite a Federal case. The plaintiff is Hoxha and the defendant is Levi. It is a 2006 case found in volume 465 of the Federal Reporter (3rd) from the Third Circuit (Pennsylvania). You are quoting from page 559 of the court's opinion and this is the first time you have cited this case in your memo. The case starts on page 554. Which cite is correct?

Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 559 (3d Cir. Pa. 2006).

Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 554 (3d Cir. 2006).

Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 554, 559 (3d Cir. 2006).

Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 559 (3d. Cir. Pa. 2006)

See Rule 10.4 Court and Jurisdiction – Federal Courts
Also see Rule 3.2 – Pinpoint cites

Explanation

See Rule 10.4 Court and Jurisdiction – Federal Courts
Also see Rule 3.2 – Pinpoint cites

4. The eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States

Constitution XI

US Const. amend. XI

U.S. Const. amend. XI

11 Const. amend.

11 and T.16—subdivisions of the constitution
B7--typeface

Explanation

11 and T.16—subdivisions of the constitution
B7--typeface

5. Which answer lists the sources of law in correct hierarchical order?

Common law, statutes, regulations and constitution

Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulations

Regulations, common law, statutes, and constitution Regulations, common law, statutes, and constitution

Common law, constitution, statutes, and regulations

The correct answer is "Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulations." This answer lists the sources of law in the correct hierarchical order, starting with the Constitution as the highest source of law, followed by statutes, common law, and regulations. This order reflects the hierarchy of authority in the legal system, with the Constitution being the supreme law of the land and statutes, common law, and regulations deriving their authority from it.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulations." This answer lists the sources of law in the correct hierarchical order, starting with the Constitution as the highest source of law, followed by statutes, common law, and regulations. This order reflects the hierarchy of authority in the legal system, with the Constitution being the supreme law of the land and statutes, common law, and regulations deriving their authority from it.

6. You need to cite a United States Supreme Court case from the year 1890. The plaintiff is Saul Norman and the defendant is Aaron Buckner. You want to use a short-form citation for text found on pages 521 to 522 of the court's opinion. The full cite is right above. How should you cite this?

Id. at 501 and 502.

Id. at 521-2.

Id. at 501-02.

Id. at 521-22.

See Bluebook Rule 4.1 – Short Form Citations – “Id.”

Explanation

See Bluebook Rule 4.1 – Short Form Citations – “Id.”

7. Section 1(d)(1) of title 15 of the current United States Code, published in 2000. This section appears in its entirety in the 2003 Supplement III.

15 U.S.C. § 1 (Supp. 2003).

15 USC § 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).

15 U.S.C. s. 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).

15 U.S.C. § 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).

B6.1.1, 12.2.1, 12.3.1 & T.1 Federal—US Code format
3.1 & 12.3.1—supplement information

Explanation

B6.1.1, 12.2.1, 12.3.1 & T.1 Federal—US Code format
3.1 & 12.3.1—supplement information

8. Choose the correct sentence.

The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents.

The check was written for three-hundred and forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents.

The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars, and fifteen cents.

The check was written for three hundred, forty-eight dollars, and fifteen cents.

The correct sentence is "The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents." This sentence follows the standard format for writing out numbers in words, with the numbers "three hundred forty-eight" written without hyphens or commas, and the words "dollars and fifteen cents" used to specify the currency amount.

Explanation

The correct sentence is "The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents." This sentence follows the standard format for writing out numbers in words, with the numbers "three hundred forty-eight" written without hyphens or commas, and the words "dollars and fifteen cents" used to specify the currency amount.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

Whenever, Cheryl, is in town she visits her sister.

Whenever Cheryl, is in town she visits her sister.

Whenever Cheryl is in town she visits her sister.

Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.

The correct sentence is "Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister." This sentence is grammatically correct because it includes the necessary punctuation and capitalization. It also uses the correct verb tense and word order to convey the meaning that Cheryl always visits her sister when she is in town.

Explanation

The correct sentence is "Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister." This sentence is grammatically correct because it includes the necessary punctuation and capitalization. It also uses the correct verb tense and word order to convey the meaning that Cheryl always visits her sister when she is in town.

10. Choose the correct sentence.

The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990's.

The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s.

The wealthy became wealthier during the '90's.

The wealthy became wealthier during the 90s.

The correct sentence is "The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s." This is because when referring to a decade, it is more appropriate to use the numerical form without an apostrophe. The use of "1990s" is the correct way to indicate the decade from 1990 to 1999.

Explanation

The correct sentence is "The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s." This is because when referring to a decade, it is more appropriate to use the numerical form without an apostrophe. The use of "1990s" is the correct way to indicate the decade from 1990 to 1999.

11. Choose the correct sentence.

I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow?

I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow"?

I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.

I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow."

The correct answer is "I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow." This sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any unnecessary punctuation or quotation marks.

Explanation

The correct answer is "I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow." This sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any unnecessary punctuation or quotation marks.

12. Choose the correct sentence.

John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death.

John F., Kennedy, Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death.

John F. Kennedy, Jr., became a magazine publisher and a pilot, before his tragic death.

John F. Kennedy, Jr. became a magazine publisher, and a pilot, before his tragic death.

The correct answer is "John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death." This sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any unnecessary punctuation or capitalization.

Explanation

The correct answer is "John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death." This sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any unnecessary punctuation or capitalization.

13. What is the error in this sentence? Under the watchful eye of the senior attorney for litigation services in the office of counsel to the chief executive.

This is a run-on sentence.

This sentence needs a semi-colon.

This is a sentence fragment.

The given sentence is a sentence fragment because it lacks a main clause. It starts with a prepositional phrase "Under the watchful eye of the senior attorney for litigation services in the office of counsel to the chief executive," but it does not have a subject and a verb to form a complete sentence.

Explanation

The given sentence is a sentence fragment because it lacks a main clause. It starts with a prepositional phrase "Under the watchful eye of the senior attorney for litigation services in the office of counsel to the chief executive," but it does not have a subject and a verb to form a complete sentence.

14. Choose the correct sentence.

The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made.

The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well-made.

The argument, for negotiating a peaceful resolution, was well made.

The argument, for negotiating a peaceful resolution, was well-made.

The correct answer is "The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The phrase "for negotiating a peaceful resolution" is properly placed after the noun "argument," and the verb "was" is used correctly to indicate past tense. The adjective "well" is appropriately used to describe the quality of the argument.

Explanation

The correct answer is "The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The phrase "for negotiating a peaceful resolution" is properly placed after the noun "argument," and the verb "was" is used correctly to indicate past tense. The adjective "well" is appropriately used to describe the quality of the argument.

15. You need to cite a United States Supreme Court case from the year 1890. The plaintiff is Saul Norman and the defendant is Aaron Buckner. You are citing from the first page of the case and this is the first time you have cited this case in your writing. Which cite is correct?

Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500 (U.S. 1890).

Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500, 500 (1890).

Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500 (1890).

Saul Norman v. Aaron Buckner, 135 U.S. 500, 500 (1890).

See Bluebook Rule 3.2 – first page of a source

Explanation

See Bluebook Rule 3.2 – first page of a source

16. In your brief you are citing a rule concerning prohibitions on political activities applicable to attorneys and staff attorneys of the Legal Services Corporation. The rule is found in title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, at section 1608.8. The current volume of title 45 was published in 2005.

C.F.R. 45 s. 1608.8 (2005).

45 CFR § 1608.8 (2005).

45 C.F.R. § 1608.8 (2005).

45 C.F.R. s. 1608.8 (2005).

14.2(a)—code of federal regulations and parentheticals

Explanation

14.2(a)—code of federal regulations and parentheticals

17. You are citing a United States Supreme Court Case. The plaintiff is Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania and the defendant is Casey. The case was decided in 1992. What is the correct citation format?

Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (U.S. 1992).

Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992).

Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992).

Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (U.S. 1992).

See T.1 – United States Jurisdictions
See also Rule 10.2.1(f) – Geographical Terms
See also Rule 10.4 – Court and Jurisdiction

Explanation

See T.1 – United States Jurisdictions
See also Rule 10.2.1(f) – Geographical Terms
See also Rule 10.4 – Court and Jurisdiction

18. In a Motion for Summary Judgment, you wish to cite to paragraph 3 of the Plaintiff's Original Complaint

(Compl. § 3.)

(Orig. Compl. ¶ 3.)

(Original Compl. ¶ 3.)

(Original Compl. § 3.)

B10.2—parentheses
BT.1—abreviations
B10.3—pinpoint reference

Explanation

B10.2—parentheses
BT.1—abreviations
B10.3—pinpoint reference

19. What is the error? There are four correct answers. Open the casebook and read the case, it won't kill you.

A comma splice.

A missing conjunction.

A missing period.

A run-on sentence.

A missing semi-colon.

A sentence fragment.

The given correct answers are A comma splice, A missing period, A run-on sentence, and A missing semi-colon. These options correctly identify different errors in the sentence. A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction or appropriate punctuation. A missing period refers to the absence of a period at the end of a sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. A missing semi-colon refers to the absence of a semi-colon to separate two closely related independent clauses.

Explanation

The given correct answers are A comma splice, A missing period, A run-on sentence, and A missing semi-colon. These options correctly identify different errors in the sentence. A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction or appropriate punctuation. A missing period refers to the absence of a period at the end of a sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. A missing semi-colon refers to the absence of a semi-colon to separate two closely related independent clauses.

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