PrepL Legal Principles and Foundations 2

Question 1

Which legal doctrine holds that a later statute on the same subject supersedes an earlier one?

Accepted Answer

Lex posterior derogat priori

Answer

The doctrine 'lex posterior derogat priori' means a later law repeals or overrides an earlier conflicting law on the same subject.

Question 2

A contract clause that survives termination of the agreement is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A survival clause

Answer

A survival clause explicitly specifies which contractual obligations remain in force after the contract ends.

Question 3

Under U.S. constitutional law, which level of scrutiny applies to laws that classify based on race?

Accepted Answer

Strict scrutiny

Answer

Strict scrutiny is applied to race-based classifications, requiring the government to show a compelling interest and narrowly tailored means.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a statute of frauds?

Accepted Answer

To require certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable

Answer

The statute of frauds requires specific categories of contracts—such as real estate sales and agreements lasting over one year—to be evidenced by a signed writing.

Question 5

Which principle prevents a party from asserting a right that contradicts their prior conduct on which another party has relied?

Accepted Answer

Equitable estoppel

Answer

Equitable estoppel bars a party from taking a legal position inconsistent with prior behavior when another party detrimentally relied on that behavior.

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PrepL Legal Principles and Foundations 2