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What is another term for "case law"?

• Legislative law
• Statutory law
• Common law
• Administrative law

What does "stare decisis" mean in Latin?

• To decide individually
• To stand by things decided
• To overturn precedent
• To create new laws

Which controversial SCOTUS decision in June 2022 involved the issues of the 14th Amendment and stare decisis?

• Roe v. Wade
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
• Plessy v. Ferguson

Which of these is NOT a factor that courts consider when deciding whether to overturn precedent?

• Quality of the Reasoning of the Prior Decision
• Workability of the Prior Decision
• Reliance Interests Built Around the Prior Decision
• Public opinion

What does "Chevron deference" refer to in administrative law?

• Deference to prior court decisions
• Deference to agency rulings
• Deference to public opinion
• Deference to legislative intent

Who enforces federal statutes by filing criminal charges against violators?

• Federal judges
• U.S. Senators
• U.S. Attorney General
• Administrative agencies

What is required to amend the U.S. Constitution?

• Simple majority in both houses
• Two-thirds supermajority in both houses and ratification by three-fourths of the states
• Simple majority in both houses and ratification by a simple majority of the states
• Two-thirds supermajority in the Senate only

What is the primary responsibility of the legislative branch, according to Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

• Nominating federal judges
• Enforcing federal laws
• Writing federal statutes
• Writing federal regulations

What limits agency power in administrative law, requiring agencies to publish proposed regulations and allow public comment?

• Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
• Chevron deference
• Stare decisis
• Executive Orders

What is the term for the power held by the three branches of the federal government, preventing one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Separation of powers
• Stare decisis
• Executive privilege
• Judicial review