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Municipal Law: 

Municipal Law Trivia Bowl XIV

Question 1: 

Question 1 As reported in the Colorado Court of Appeals, name the two towns that were sued by their own chamber of commerce this year. A. Winter Park and Fraser B. Estes Park and Calhan C. Woodland Park and Holyoke D. South Park and Springfield

Question 2: 

Question 2 If you are injured at “Water World” in Federal Heights, you are most likely to recover damages under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act if you sustained your injury on which of the following attractions: A. The Screamin’ Mimi B. Thunder River C. Costner’s Folly D. The Shark-infested Lagood of Death

Question 3: 

Question 3 The phrase “FIRST TONGUE STUD INCIDENT” is: A. The new name of the band formerly known as the “String Cheese Incident” B. Actual name of a new sexually oriented business (SOB) in Aurora C. An actual caption in the text of a sex discrimination case arising out of El Paso County D. An actual caption in the text of a medical malpractice case arising out of the CU student health services

Question 4: 

Question 4 The biggest controversy ever in the town of Marble, Colorado centers on a proposal to place this object in a town park: A. a Mexican national flag B. a Texas state flag C. a statue of a dying elk D. a block of marble

Question 5: 

Question 5 Currently in the Tenth Circuit, the most frequent plaintiff in cases involving the display of Ten Commandments monuments on municipal property is: A. The ACLU B. The Freedom from Religion Foundation C. A religious organization called Summum D. A religious organization called Sue’em

Question 6: 

Question 6 In a case addressing the prerogative of a trial judge to impose a content-neutral dress code in the courtroom, the Colorado Supreme Court refused to “speculate as to the political implications” of which of the following items of clothing: A. Stanley Tookie Williams t-shirt B. Bob Marley t-shirt C. NASCAR shirt D. Penthouse cap

Question 7: 

Question 7 Which of the following did not form the basis of a claim against a local government official in a reported 2007 case: A. A charge of treason brought by a “mutual defense pact militia” against a municipal court judge. B. A charge of false imprisonment brought by the former Jefferson County treasurer against his fellow county officials. C. A charge of conspiracy to commit criminal extortion brought against local zoning officials under the RICO act. D. A charge of First Amendment retailiation brought against a deputy who “bumped” and “scowled” at a local gadfly at a tax appeal hearing.

Question 8: 

Question 8 According to the court of appeals, how big does an overrun of the constitutional revenue and spending limitations have to be before it is actionable in court as a violation of TABOR: A. $1.00 B. “a substantial amount” C. “a not insignificant amount” D. It depends on whether D. Bruce is a resident of your jurisdiction.

Question 9: 

Question 9 We learned in the past year that users of Denver International Airport face the following risks (albeit not necessarily compensable risks): A. Twelve-foot snow drifts B. Breathing bad air caused by mold, sewage leaks, and other chemical contamination C. Breathing second-hand smoke from a “smoking lounge” D. All of the above

Question 10: 

Question 10 In 2007 Colorado Springs won a big victory in the 10th Circuit reaffirming police authority to control crowds and enforce security at high profile events. This ruling will be most relevant to Denver in regard to: A. The 2008 Democratic National Convention B. The next Columbus Day parade C. The next immigrants’ rights rally in Civic Center Park D. The impending World Series victory celebration for the Colorado Rockies

Tie Breaker: 

Tie Breaker Between the years 2001 and 2004, our fiscally conservative state legislature and our fiscally conservative governor diverted how much fee-based revenue from state cash funds to balance the state general fund budget (with no obligation to ever pay it back)?

Let’s Check Your Answers: 

Let’s Check Your Answers Good Luck!

Question 1: 

Question 1 As reported in the Colorado Court of Appeals, name the two towns that were sued by their own chamber of commerce this year. A. Winter Park and Fraser B. Estes Park and Calhan C. Woodland Park and Holyoke D. South Park and Springfield

Question 2: 

Question 2 If you are injured at “Water World” in Federal Heights, you are most likely to recover damages under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act if you sustained your injury on which of the following attractions: A. The Screamin’ Mimi B. Thunder River C. Costner’s Folly D. The Shark-infested Lagood of Death

Question 3: 

Question 3 The phrase “FIRST TONGUE STUD INCIDENT” is: A. The new name of the band formerly known as the “String Cheese Incident” B. Actual name of a new sexually oriented business (SOB) in Aurora C. An actual caption in the text of a sex discrimination case arising out of El Paso County D. An actual caption in the text of a medical malpractice case arising out of the CU student health services

Question 4: 

Question 4 The biggest controversy ever in the town of Marble, Colorado centers on a proposal to place this object in a town park: A. a Mexican national flag B. a Texas state flag C. a statue of a dying elk D. a block of marble

Question 5: 

Question 5 Currently in the Tenth Circuit, the most frequent plaintiff in cases involving the display of Ten Commandments monuments on municipal property is: A. The ACLU B. The Freedom from Religion Foundation C. A religious organization called Summum D. A religious organization called Sue’em

Question 6: 

Question 6 In a case addressing the prerogative of a trial judge to impose a content-neutral dress code in the courtroom, the Colorado Supreme Court refused to “speculate as to the political implications” of which of the following items of clothing: A. Stanley Tookie Williams t-shirt B. Bob Marley t-shirt C. NASCAR shirt D. Penthouse cap

Question 7: 

Question 7 Which of the following did not form the basis of a claim against a local government official in a reported 2007 case: A. A charge of treason brought by a “mutual defense pact militia” against a municipal court judge. B. A charge of false imprisonment brought by the former Jefferson County treasurer against his fellow county officials. C. A charge of conspiracy to commit criminal extortion brought against local zoning officials under the RICO act. D. A charge of First Amendment retaliation brought against a deputy who “bumped” and “scowled” at a local gadfly at a tax appeal hearing.

Question 8: 

Question 8 According to the court of appeals, how big does an overrun of the constitutional revenue and spending limitations have to be before it is actionable in court as a violation of TABOR: A. $1.00 B. “a substantial amount” C. “a not insignificant amount” D. It depends on whether D. Bruce is a resident of your jurisdiction.

Question 9: 

Question 9 We learned in the past year that users of Denver International Airport face the following risks (albeit not necessarily compensable risks): A. Twelve-foot snow drifts B. Breathing bad air caused by mold, sewage leaks, and other chemical contamination C. Breathing second-hand smoke from a “smoking lounge” D. All of the above

Question 10: 

Question 10 In 2007 Colorado Springs won a big victory in the 10th Circuit reaffirming police authority to control crowds and enforce security at high profile events. This ruling will be most relevant to Denver in regard to: A. The 2008 Democratic National Convention B. The next Columbus Day parade C. The next immigrants’ rights rally in Civic Center Park D. The impending World Series victory celebration for the Colorado Rockies

Tie Breaker: 

Tie Breaker Between the years 2001 and 2004, our fiscally conservative state legislature and our fiscally conservative governor diverted how much fee-based revenue from state cash funds to balance the state general fund budget (with no obligation to ever pay it back)? $442 MILLION