sources of law video quiz 1

What is the U.S. Constitution in relation to state constitutions?

• It is less important than state constitutions.

• It is the Supreme Law of the land.

• It is only applicable in certain states.

• It is a guideline that states can choose to follow.

Which ancient code of laws influenced the United States legal system?

• The Code of Justinian

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Rosetta Stone

• The Ten Commandments

What is English Common Law?

• A set of laws that were only used in England.

• A system of law based on court decisions and customs.

• A written constitution adopted by the United States.

• A collection of laws translated from Latin to English.

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It was the first written constitution in the United States.

• It was a declaration of independence from England.

• It was a government document that limited the power of the king of England.

• It established the first democratic government.

What is English Common Law?

• A set of constitutional amendments

• A government document that limited the power of the king of England

• The highest law of the land in the United States

• The body of law developed in England that is based on court decisions and is common to all

How did the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights influence the development of laws and government in the United States?

• They were used as a model for the U.S. Constitution

• They established the first form of government in the United States

• They were the first laws passed by the U.S. Congress

• They were the basis for the Revolutionary War

Which document is considered the "supreme" law of the land in the United States?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

What is an example of statutory law in the United States?

• are passed by Congress or a state legislature

• are part of the U.S. Constitution

• are based on previous court decisions

What does case law mean?

• Laws created by legislative bodies

• Laws based on customs and prior legal decisions

• Laws that judges use from previous court cases and reference the decisions that judges have made before

• Laws that are influenced by historical law codes

What is common law based on?

• The decisions made by the president

• Customs and prior legal decisions

• Laws written by Congress

• International treaties