The Nature and Scope of Law Vocab Quiz

What is the primary purpose of administrative agencies in the context of law?

• To create laws

• To enforce and implement laws in their area of expertise

• To interpret laws

• To repeal laws

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Which ancient legal code is one of the earliest known sets of written laws?

• Twelve Tables of Rome

• Hammurabi's Code

• Magna Carta

• Justinian Code

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What is the term for laws that are created by legislative bodies?

• Common Law

• Statutory Law

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law

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Which of the following is a key feature of common law?

• It is based on written statutes

• It relies on judicial precedents

• It is created by administrative agencies

• It is derived from international treaties

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What does the legal principle "stare decisis" refer to?

• The creation of new laws

• The enforcement of laws

• The obligation to follow precedents

• The interpretation of constitutional law

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Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

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What is the primary focus of constitutional law?

• The rights and duties of individuals

• The structure and function of government

• The enforcement of criminal laws

• The regulation of commerce

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Which ancient legal system is known for its influence on the development of Roman law?

• Hammurabi's Code

• Twelve Tables of Rome

• Napoleonic Code

• English Common Law

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What is the primary source of law in a common law system?

• Statutes

• Judicial decisions

• Administrative regulations

• Constitutional amendments

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Which of the following best describes the nature of law?

• A set of rules imposed by religious authorities

• A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions

• A collection of moral guidelines

• A series of suggestions for ethical behavior

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