Question 1

Which of the following powers is preempted by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power to regulate criminal conduct 
B)  Power to regulate civil tort liability 
C)  Power to regulate the coining of money 
D)  Power to regulate business organizations 
E)  Both a and c 
A)  Power to regulate criminal conduct 
B)  Power to regulate civil tort liability 
C)  Power to regulate the coining of money 
D)  Power to regulate business organizations 
E)  Both a and c C

Question 2

Explain the concept of federalism.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, government operates under a principle called federalism.
Two separate governments, federal and state, regulate citizens. The federal government has limited power over all fifty states. State governments have power to regulate within their state boundaries. State powers are also limited in the sense that states cannot make laws that conflict with the laws of the federal government.

Question 3

Administrative regulations come from:

Accepted Answer

A)  federal boards, departments, commissions, and agencies. 
B)  state boards, departments, commission, and agencies. 
C)  federal courts. 
D)  state courts. 
E)  Both a and b 
A)  federal boards, departments, commissions, and agencies. 
B)  state boards, departments, commission, and agencies. 
C)  federal courts. 
D)  state courts. 
E)  Both a and b E

Question 4

In the area of criminal law, the powers of the federal government and state governments are concurrent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If Congress adjourns within ten days of submitting a bill to the President, and the President does nothing with the bill, the bill is deemed vetoed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When both state and federal governments have the right to regulate an area, those governments have _____jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When both state and federal governments have...

Question 7

What are the limits on the power of the state governments to make laws set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Some subject areas that cannot be regula

Question 8

Explain whether a new state law requiring sex offenders to register in a new registry is considered an ex post facto law.

Accepted Answer

An ex post facto law is a law that retro

Question 9

Which of the following is not a branch of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive 
B)  Legislative 
C)  Judicial 
D)  The president 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Executive 
B)  Legislative 
C)  Judicial 
D)  The president 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

In order to override a presidential veto, each house of Congress must approve the presidential override by vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-third 
B)  Majority vote 
C)  Two-thirds 
D)  Three-fourths 
A)  One-third 
B)  Majority vote 
C)  Two-thirds 
D)  Three-fourths

Question 11

The common law is a body of law that is developed through which branch of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive branch 
B)  Judicial branch 
C)  Legislative branch 
D)  Administrative agencies 
A)  Executive branch 
B)  Judicial branch 
C)  Legislative branch 
D)  Administrative agencies

Question 12

Express powers are granted to the U.S. Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Stare decisis requires that:

Accepted Answer

A)  all courts follow decisions of all other courts. 
B)  all courts follow only those decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. 
C)  trial courts follow all decisions from appellate courts. 
D)  all appellate courts follow all decisions of other appellate courts. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  all courts follow decisions of all other courts. 
B)  all courts follow only those decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. 
C)  trial courts follow all decisions from appellate courts. 
D)  all appellate courts follow all decisions of other appellate courts. 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which type of powers given to Congress are spelled out in the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Express powers 
B)  Implied powers 
C)  Inherent powers 
D)  Police powers 
A)  Express powers 
B)  Implied powers 
C)  Inherent powers 
D)  Police powers

Question 16

The Commerce Clause is one source of power of the federal government to pass laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain how the U.S. Supreme Court can invalidate state laws that conflict with federal law.

Accepted Answer

The Supremacy Clause is found in Article

Question 18

Federalism means that two separate governments, state and federal, regulate citizens in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

U.S. law is based primarily on English common law, based on the concept of _____ where there is an example set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of U.S. law is based primarily on English...

Question 20

The powers granted to the U.S. government are found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Article I 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article III 
D)  Article IV 
A)  Article I 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article III 
D)  Article IV

Which of the following powers is preempted by the federal government?

Explain the concept of federalism.

Administrative regulations come from:

In the area of criminal law, the powers of the federal government and state governments are concurrent.

If Congress adjourns within ten days of submitting a bill to the President, and the President does nothing with the bill, the bill is deemed vetoed.

When both state and federal governments have the right to regulate an area, those governments have _____jurisdiction.

What are the limits on the power of the state governments to make laws set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution?

Explain whether a new state law requiring sex offenders to register in a new registry is considered an ex post facto law.

Which of the following is not a branch of the federal government?

In order to override a presidential veto, each house of Congress must approve the presidential override by vote?

The common law is a body of law that is developed through which branch of government?

Express powers are granted to the U.S. Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

Stare decisis requires that:

When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.

Which type of powers given to Congress are spelled out in the U.S. Constitution?

The Commerce Clause is one source of power of the federal government to pass laws.

Explain how the U.S. Supreme Court can invalidate state laws that conflict with federal law.

Federalism means that two separate governments, state and federal, regulate citizens in the United States.

U.S. law is based primarily on English common law, based on the concept of _____ where there is an example set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases.

The powers granted to the U.S. government are found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

Introduction to Law

The Courts and Legal Personnel

Finding the Law: Legal Research

Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

Constitutional Law

Tort Law

Family Law

Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Contract and Property Law

The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws

Civil Procedure Before Trial

Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Criminal Procedure Before Trial

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Exam 2: The US Legal System

Which of the following powers is preempted by the federal government?

Explain the concept of federalism.

Administrative regulations come from:

In the area of criminal law, the powers of the federal government and state governments are concurrent.

If Congress adjourns within ten days of submitting a bill to the President, and the President does nothing with the bill, the bill is deemed vetoed.

When both state and federal governments have the right to regulate an area, those governments have _____jurisdiction.

What are the limits on the power of the state governments to make laws set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution?

Explain whether a new state law requiring sex offenders to register in a new registry is considered an ex post facto law.

Which of the following is not a branch of the federal government?

In order to override a presidential veto, each house of Congress must approve the presidential override by vote?

The common law is a body of law that is developed through which branch of government?

Express powers are granted to the U.S. Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

Stare decisis requires that:

When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.

Which type of powers given to Congress are spelled out in the U.S. Constitution?

The Commerce Clause is one source of power of the federal government to pass laws.

Explain how the U.S. Supreme Court can invalidate state laws that conflict with federal law.

Federalism means that two separate governments, state and federal, regulate citizens in the United States.

U.S. law is based primarily on English common law, based on the concept of _____ where there is an example set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases.

The powers granted to the U.S. government are found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

Introduction to Law

The Courts and Legal Personnel

Finding the Law: Legal Research

Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

Constitutional Law

Tort Law

Family Law

Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Contract and Property Law

The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws

Civil Procedure Before Trial

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

Rules of Evidence

The Trial

Filters