Deck 1: Law and Sources of Law

Question 1

The supremacy clause

A) is part of the United States Constitution
B) makes the United States Constitution the supreme law of the land
C) authorizes conflicting provisions in state constitutions and statutes
D) a and b
E) a, b, and c

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The following is true about the law library

A) Primary sources contain the law itself
B) Secondary sources can be used to understand primary sources
C) Finding tools are used to locate relevant primary sources
D) b and c
E) a, b, and c

Answer 2

E

Question 3

The chief executive

A) sets priorities in law enforcement
B) can veto legislation
C) issues proclamations and executive orders
D) b and c
E) a, b, and c

Answer 3

E

Question 4

The judicial branch

A) produces case law
B) passes statutes
C) interprets constitutions, statutes, and administrative regulations
D) a and c
E) a, b, and c

Question 5

The legislative branch

A) produces case law
B) passes statutes
C) can pass statutes that supersede the common law
D) b and c
E) a, b, and c