Legal Concepts Quiz

What is the definition of 'law'?

• A system of established laws

• A representation of a set of rules or principles established by government or other controlling body that members of society must follow and obey

• A legal system with a single comprehensive code

• Judge-made law on a case-by-case basis

What is 'common law' also known as?

• Civil law

• Code law

• Case law

• Judicial review

What does 'precedent' refer to?

• A legal system with a comprehensive code

• The highest federal court in the US

• Previous decisions that set an example or guide for future cases

• The legislative branch of the US

What is the role of the 'Supreme Court'?

• To create laws

• To be the highest federal court in the US

• To balance the power of other branches

• To protect citizens from government intrusion

What is the 'Bill of Rights'?

• A system of checks and balances

• The first ten amendments to the US Constitution

• A clause that gives power to Congress

• A clause that establishes federal law supremacy

What is the purpose of uniform laws?

• To create diversity in state laws

• To harmonize all state law by unifying legislation on a given topic

• To establish federal laws

• To regulate international trade

What does the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") aim to establish?

• Federal tax laws

• Uniform laws for various aspects of commercial law

• International trade agreements

• State-specific business regulations

What is commercial speech?

• Political speech

• Speech regarding commercial or economic activities

• Personal opinions

• Educational lectures

What does strict scrutiny require in judicial review?

• A law must serve a broad purpose

• A law must further a compelling government interest and serve a narrow purpose

• A law must be easy to understand

• A law must be popular among citizens

What is the Due Process Clause?

• A clause that allows for arbitrary detention

• A clause that protects a person from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process

• A clause that enforces tax collection

• A clause that regulates international trade