Understanding Law: Key Concepts Quiz

What is the primary purpose of law in a society?

• To establish a system of punishment

• To maintain stability and justice

• To create economic opportunities

• To promote cultural values

Which document outlines the principles by which the government operates?

• Statute

• Constitution

• Precedent

• Administrative Law

What is common law primarily based on?

• Statutes

• Customs and precedents

• International treaties

• Administrative rules

Which of the following is a requirement for a judge when deciding a case with similar circumstances?

• To create a new law

• To follow a precedent

• To consult international law

• To ignore previous decisions

What is the role of a legislature in a state?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make statutory laws

• To judge legal cases

Identify an example of a law that would be considered unconstitutional.

• A law that increases taxes

• A law that restricts free speech

• A law that regulates traffic

• A law that provides public education

How do administrative laws differ from statutes?

• Administrative laws are created by courts

• Administrative laws are established by regulatory agencies

• Administrative laws are based on international treaties

• Administrative laws are unwritten customs

Which of the following best describes international law?

• Laws passed by a national legislature

• Rules established by custom or treaty between nations

• Regulations set by local governments

• Decisions made by state courts

Analyze how common law can influence statutory law.

• Common law can override statutory law

• Common law can provide a basis for creating new statutes

• Common law is irrelevant to statutory law

• Common law is always subordinate to statutory law

Evaluate the impact of a precedent on future court decisions.

• It has no impact on future decisions

• It serves as a guide for future decisions in similar cases

• It is only relevant to the original case

• It must be ignored in future cases