1. Common law systems are based mostly on judicial decisions.

   True

   False

2. The federal government can exercise any power deemed appropriate in maintaining liberty of the nation and safety of the people.

   True

   False

3. A decision of the United States Supreme Court is binding on the states.

   True

   False

4. Paralegals are bound by the same rules of client confidentiality as attorneys.

   True

   False

5. A case of first impression is before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, a federal court. A similar case has been decided already by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Justices in the Sixth Circuit are required by the doctrine of stare decisis and the Constitution's full faith and credit clause to reach the same result as the Second Circuit.

   True

   False

6. In order for a court decision on a legal point to be respected as precedent, the court's decision must be final, supported by a majority of the appellate judges on the panel (a majority opinion), and the case must be reported.

   True

   False

7. At the conclusion of a bench trial, the trial judge will announce findings of fact, conclusions of law, and award a judgement.

   True

   False