1-2 Flashcard

Front

What is the "supreme law of the land" in the U.S.?

Back

The Federal Constitution

Front

Constitutions allocate power between which of the following? The people and their government, The government and foreign nations, The citizens and international bodies, The local and global communities

Back

The people and their government

Front

Which level of government regulates intrastate commerce?

Back

State

Front

What are the three branches of government mentioned?

Back

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Front

What is a statute?

Back

State law

Front

Who enacts laws for citizens in each state?

Back

The state legislature

Front

Which level of government is at the top of the hierarchy when laws conflict?

Back

Federal

Front

What is the relationship between the Constitution and statutes?

Back

Statutes are below the Constitution.

Front

What does the doctrine of stare decisis require?

Back

Lower courts to follow established case law

Front

What do criminal laws deal with?

Back

Offenses against society