Statutes

Which of the following is an example of a federal statute?

• The Clean Air Act

• The New Jersey State Constitution

• The Federal Register

• The Code of Federal Regulations

What is the significance of the United States Code?

• It is a collection of administrative regulations.

• It is a compilation of federal statutes organized by subject matter.

• It is a set of judicial opinions.

• It is a list of state constitutions.

Laws that are made through parliaments

• Common law

• Judgements

• Statutes

• Precedents

The Governor General signs the bill into law

• Blessing a bill

• Promotion

• Royal Assent

• Commencement

Written Laws enacted by legislatures (lawmakers)

• Veto

• Statutes

• Bill of Rights

• Limited Government

Which of the following is a characteristic of a statute?

• A) It is a written law passed by a legislative body.

• B) It is an unwritten law based on customs.

• C) It is a law established by judicial decisions.

• D) It is a law that applies only to federal agencies.

What is the primary purpose of a statute in a democratic society?

• A) To interpret existing laws.

• B) To provide a written record of judicial decisions.

• C) To establish legal standards and regulations.

• D) To enforce executive orders.

Which of the following is an example of a state statute?

• A) The California Civil Code

• B) The United States Constitution

• C) The Federal Aviation Regulations

• D) The Magna Carta

How does a statute differ from a regulation?

• A) A statute is enacted by the executive branch, while a regulation is passed by the legislative branch.

• B) A statute is a law passed by a legislative body, while a regulation is a rule made by an executive agency.

• C) A statute is a temporary law, while a regulation is permanent.

• D) A statute is a guideline, while a regulation is a suggestion.

What role do statutes play in the legal system?

• A) They serve as guidelines for judicial decisions.

• B) They provide the framework for creating regulations.

• C) They are used to interpret constitutional provisions.

• D) They are the primary source of law in many legal systems.