1 One Primary Source Of American Law Is

Question: One primary source of American law is:

Answer: U.S. Constitution

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Question: State constitutions are a primary source of law.

Answer: True

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Question: Law based on documents setting forth the general organization, powers, and limits of the government is called

Answer: constitutional law

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Question: Of the U.S. laws, including state laws, the U.S. Constitution is

Answer: Supreme law of the land

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Question: If the U.S. Supreme Court determines that a state criminal law violates a provision of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, that law will be declared

Answer: unconstitutional

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Question: Statutes, which are primary sources of law, come from the U.S. _______ and state and local ________.

Answer: Congress, legislatures

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Question: The U.S. Congress passes federal statutes which do not apply to states, but only to the federal government.

Answer: False

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Question: The ____ is a uniform law adopted by all states that facilitates commerce

Answer: Uniform Commercial Code

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Question: Administrative agencies are created to

Answer: Preform specific government functions delegated to them by the legislature

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Question: The federal trade commission is an example of

Answer: independent regulatory agency

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Question: Case law is based on the decisions made by those who run administrative agencies.

Answer: False

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Question: Case law is derived from judges’ decisions for actual cases.

Answer: True

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Question: Administrative Law

Answer: The body of law created by administrative agencies (in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities.

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Question: Case Law

Answer: Judicial interpretations of common law principles and doctrines, as well as interpretations of constitutional law, statutory law, and administrative law.

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Question: Constitutional Law

Answer: The body of law derived from the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of the various states.

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Question: Statutory Law

Answer: The body of law enacted by legislative bodies (as opposed to constitutional law, administrative law, or case law).

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Question: Magna Carta

Answer: the royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215

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Question: National law

Answer: Law that pertains to a particular nation (as opposed to international law).

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Question: International law

Answer: A body of rules that binds states and other agents in world politics and is considered to have the status of law

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Question: Supreme Law of the Land

Answer: The U.S. Constitution’s description of its own authority, meaning that all laws made by governments within the United States must be in compliance with the Constitution.

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Question: precedent

Answer: an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action

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Question: stare decisis

Answer: A Latin phrase meaning “let the decision stand.” Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.

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Question: Common Law

Answer: A legal system based on custom and court rulings

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Question: Uniform Commercial Code

Answer: A collection of laws that governs various types of business transactions.

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Question: Interstate Commerce Act

Answer: 1887 law passed to regulate railroad and other interstate businesses

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Question: State agency

Answer: the agency of the state government responsible for administering the federal requirements for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs; the state agency is ordinarily also charged with administering applicable licensure requirements for the state

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Question: Independent Regulatory Agencies

Answer: Federal regulatory agencies that are independent, thus not fully under the power of the president. Ex. Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Question: Dependent Regulatory Agencies (DRAs)

Answer: Regulatory units or subdivisions of executive agencies

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