Sources of Law Practice Quiz

What is the process of resolving a dispute by a legal authority?

• Adjudication

• Filibuster

• Precedent

• Stare Decisis

Which term refers to laws created by government agencies?

• Common Law

• Administrative Law

• Statutes

• Constitutional Law

During a history class, Samuel asked, "What is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?"

• Bill of Rights

• Statutory Law

• Regulations

• Precedent

Isla was involved in a legal case where the judge made a decision based on previous court rulings rather than written laws. What type of law is this?

• Common Law

• Administrative Law

• Statutory Law

• Constitutional Law

Lily is studying how her country is governed. She learns about the fundamental set of principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. What is she learning about?

• Constitution

• Statutes

• Regulations

• Filibuster

Mason is studying different types of laws in his civics class. He wants to know which type of law deals with the interpretation and implementation of the Constitution. Can you help him?

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law

• Statutory Law

• Common Law

During a student council meeting, Aiden gave a lengthy speech that delayed progress on a vote. What is this tactic called?

• Filibuster

• Adjudication

• Stare Decisis

• Precedent

Samuel is curious about which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law. Can you help him find the answer?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Administrative Branch

Anika is studying law and learns about a legal decision that serves as an authoritative rule for future similar cases. What is this called?

• Precedent

• Statutes

• Filibuster

• Regulations

Liam is starting a new business and needs to understand the rules made by an authority to control how his business is conducted. What are these rules called?

• Regulations

• Statutes

• Common Law

• Stare Decisis