Question 1

Which law uses precedent as a key element?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statutory law 
B)  Criminal law 
C)  Administrative law 
D)  Judicial law 
A)  Statutory law 
B)  Criminal law 
C)  Administrative law 
D)  Judicial law D

Question 2

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Regulations and decisions that explain and detail statutes,and are issued by administrative agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard 
A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard E

Question 3

Stare decisis literally means what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let the decision stand. 
B)  Let the decision rest. 
C)  Let the verdict stand. 
D)  Let the verdict rest. 
A)  Let the decision stand. 
B)  Let the decision rest. 
C)  Let the verdict stand. 
D)  Let the verdict rest. A

Question 4

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Existing legal standards that courts look to for guidance when making a determination of a legal issue

Accepted Answer

A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard 
A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard

Question 5

Administrative law is primarily made up of two elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-The goal of law-making authorities to balance the need for consistency and stability against the need for a flexible and adaptive government

Accepted Answer

A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard 
A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard

Question 7

The primary source of new law is the

Accepted Answer

A)  executive branch. 
B)  U.S.Constitution. 
C)  Congress. 
D)  popular vote. 
A)  executive branch. 
B)  U.S.Constitution. 
C)  Congress. 
D)  popular vote.

Question 8

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Has the authority to interpret laws and protect the Constitution from violation by Congress,the President,and the states

Accepted Answer

A) naturalist theory 
B) legislative branch 
C) positivist theory 
D) executive branch 
E) judicial branch
F)sociological theory
G)Bill of Rights
H)modern balance
I)legal standard
J)traditional balance 
A) naturalist theory 
B) legislative branch 
C) positivist theory 
D) executive branch 
E) judicial branch
F)sociological theory
G)Bill of Rights
H)modern balance
I)legal standard
J)traditional balance

Question 9

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-The doctrine that follows the principle that government should adapt laws to reflect the current needs and beliefs of society

Accepted Answer

A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard 
A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard

Question 10

One of the first priorities for settlers in the New World was to establish a formal legal system different from the ones they left in Europe and Britain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-The first branch of government created

Accepted Answer

A) naturalist theory 
B) legislative branch 
C) positivist theory 
D) executive branch 
E) judicial branch
F)sociological theory
G)Bill of Rights
H)modern balance
I)legal standard
J)traditional balance 
A) naturalist theory 
B) legislative branch 
C) positivist theory 
D) executive branch 
E) judicial branch
F)sociological theory
G)Bill of Rights
H)modern balance
I)legal standard
J)traditional balance

Question 12

At the state level,the head of the executive branch is the

Accepted Answer

A)  state governor. 
B)  state attorney general. 
C)  state legislator. 
D)  state senators. 
A)  state governor. 
B)  state attorney general. 
C)  state legislator. 
D)  state senators.

Question 13

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Creation of law by the judiciary

Accepted Answer

A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard 
A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard

Question 14

The ability to enforce law consistently while retaining enough flexibility to adapt to changes in societal standards is the definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  modern law. 
B)  modern balance. 
C)  current law. 
D)  current balance. 
A)  modern law. 
B)  modern balance. 
C)  current law. 
D)  current balance.

Question 15

Before 1913,how were the House of Representatives and the Senate elected?

Accepted Answer

A)  The people elected both indirectly. 
B)  The people elected the Senate indirectly. 
C)  The people elected both directly. 
D)  The people elected the House of Representatives indirectly. 
A)  The people elected both indirectly. 
B)  The people elected the Senate indirectly. 
C)  The people elected both directly. 
D)  The people elected the House of Representatives indirectly.

Question 16

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-"Let the decision stand." The method used by the judiciary when applying precedent to current situations.

Accepted Answer

A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard 
A) modern balance 
B) stare decisis 
C) common law 
D) statutory law 
E) administrative law
F)precedent
G)sociological theory
H)traditional balance
I)positivist theory
J)legal standard

Question 17

The executive branch was the first governmental branch established in the federal structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The U.S.Supreme Court is the main source of all law in this country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Congress has the sole authority to pass

Accepted Answer

A)  state treaties. 
B)  criminal law. 
C)  international law. 
D)  statutory law. 
A)  state treaties. 
B)  criminal law. 
C)  international law. 
D)  statutory law.

Question 20

The Bill of Rights does not reflect the language of

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalist theory. 
B)  sociological theory. 
C)  positivist theory. 
D)  unionist theory. 
A)  naturalist theory. 
B)  sociological theory. 
C)  positivist theory. 
D)  unionist theory.

Which law uses precedent as a key element?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Regulations and decisions that explain and detail statutes,and are issued by administrative agencies.

Stare decisis literally means what?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Existing legal standards that courts look to for guidance when making a determination of a legal issue

Administrative law is primarily made up of two elements.

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The goal of law-making authorities to balance the need for consistency and stability against the need for a flexible and adaptive government

The primary source of new law is the

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Has the authority to interpret laws and protect the Constitution from violation by Congress,the President,and the states

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The doctrine that follows the principle that government should adapt laws to reflect the current needs and beliefs of society

One of the first priorities for settlers in the New World was to establish a formal legal system different from the ones they left in Europe and Britain.

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The first branch of government created

At the state level,the head of the executive branch is the

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Creation of law by the judiciary

The ability to enforce law consistently while retaining enough flexibility to adapt to changes in societal standards is the definition of

Before 1913,how were the House of Representatives and the Senate elected?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -"Let the decision stand." The method used by the judiciary when applying precedent to current situations.

The executive branch was the first governmental branch established in the federal structure.

The U.S.Supreme Court is the main source of all law in this country.

Congress has the sole authority to pass

The Bill of Rights does not reflect the language of

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Exam 1: The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System

Which law uses precedent as a key element?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Regulations and decisions that explain and detail statutes,and are issued by administrative agencies.

Stare decisis literally means what?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Existing legal standards that courts look to for guidance when making a determination of a legal issue

Administrative law is primarily made up of two elements.

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The goal of law-making authorities to balance the need for consistency and stability against the need for a flexible and adaptive government

The primary source of new law is the

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Has the authority to interpret laws and protect the Constitution from violation by Congress,the President,and the states

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The doctrine that follows the principle that government should adapt laws to reflect the current needs and beliefs of society

One of the first priorities for settlers in the New World was to establish a formal legal system different from the ones they left in Europe and Britain.

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The first branch of government created

At the state level,the head of the executive branch is the

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Creation of law by the judiciary

The ability to enforce law consistently while retaining enough flexibility to adapt to changes in societal standards is the definition of

Before 1913,how were the House of Representatives and the Senate elected?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -"Let the decision stand." The method used by the judiciary when applying precedent to current situations.

The executive branch was the first governmental branch established in the federal structure.

The U.S.Supreme Court is the main source of all law in this country.

Congress has the sole authority to pass

The Bill of Rights does not reflect the language of

The Courts

Legislation

The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority

Substantive and Procedural Issues

Jurisdiction

The Legal Professional

The Law of Ethics

Torts

Family Law

Estates and Probate

Property Law

The Law of Contracts

The Law of Business

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure

Filters