Understanding U.S. Law
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30 sec • 1 pt
What are the four primary sources of law in the United States?
Statutory Law, Common Law, Administrative Law, and Constitutional Law
Judicial Law, Presidential Orders, Treaties, and Customary Law
Legislative Acts, Religious Law, Executive Orders, and Case Law
Parliament Law, Regional Law, Procedural Law, and Public Policy
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the legislative branch in the United States?
To enforce laws
To create, amend, and repeal laws
To interpret laws
To conduct military operations
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is common law?
Laws made exclusively by Congress
Judge-made laws derived from court decisions over time
Laws written directly into the Constitution
Rules created by international treaties
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When might a court depart from precedent?
When a judge personally disagrees with the law
When the precedent is outdated or conflicts with modern principles
When a law is passed by the executive branch
When public opinion strongly opposes the precedent
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between remedies at law and remedies in equity?
Remedies at law involve money, while remedies in equity involve justice-based solutions.
Remedies at law are only available to individuals, while remedies in equity apply to businesses.
Remedies at law are mandatory, while remedies in equity are optional.
Remedies at law deal with criminal matters, while remedies in equity deal with civil disputes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one significant difference between civil law and criminal law?
Civil law governs relationships between individuals, while criminal law addresses offenses against society.
Criminal law involves punishment, while civil law seeks compensation.
Civil law involves imprisonment, while criminal law involves fines.
Criminal law is based on statutes, while civil law is based on common law.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which court typically handles constitutional disputes in the United States?
District Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
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