Law Final Exam Review

Which of these is based on the current standards or customs of the people?

• Civil Law

• Positive Law

• Codes

• Common Law

Which of these terms describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases?

• Injunction

• Code

• Precedent

• Jurisdiction

Laws made by Administrative Agencies are called ______________

• Ordinances

• Rules and Regulations

• Standards

• Guidelines

Because it is the highest court, the Supreme Court is NOT required to follow the doctrine of ___________

• Criminal Law

• Stare Decisis

• In Parentis Locos

• Stuart Law

An example of a peripheral right is ____________________

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to a speedy trial

• Freedom to assemble

• Right to privacy

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 1

• 6

• 7

• 9

"Entry level" courts have __________________ jurisdiction.

• Constitutional

• Classic

• Original

• Epic

Traffic court is an example of _____________ jurisdiction

• Basic

• Appellate

• Specialized

• Standard

The preliminary exam of potential jurors is referred to as ______________

• Writ of Certiorari

• Stare Decisis

• Pre-Verdict

• Voir Dire

Which of the following is the most serious type of crime?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Speeding Ticket

• Tort