Which type of law is created by legislative bodies such as Congress or Parliament?
(U1 L1) Sources of Law Formative

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History
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11th Grade
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Hard
John Martin
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Common Law
Statutory Law
Administrative Law
Tort Law
Answer explanation
Statutory Law is created by legislative bodies like Congress or Parliament, making it distinct from Common Law, which is based on judicial decisions, and other types of law. Thus, the correct answer is Statutory Law.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law deals with disputes between individuals, while civil law deals with offenses against the state.
Criminal law involves government prosecution of offenders, while civil law involves disputes between private parties.
Civil law always results in imprisonment, while criminal law results in fines.
Civil law is unwritten, while criminal law is written.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that criminal law involves government prosecution of offenders, while civil law focuses on disputes between private parties, clearly distinguishing their roles in the legal system.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which source of law is based on previous court decisions and judicial precedents?
Administrative Law
Statutory Law
Common Law
Constitutional Law
Answer explanation
Common Law is based on previous court decisions and judicial precedents, making it distinct from Administrative, Statutory, and Constitutional Law, which are derived from regulations, statutes, and constitutions respectively.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A government agency creates regulations about workplace safety. Which source of law does this represent?
Administrative Law
Tort Law
Contract Law
Constitutional Law
Answer explanation
The creation of regulations about workplace safety by a government agency falls under Administrative Law, which governs the activities of governmental agencies and their regulations.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A person is sued for causing injury to another person in a car accident. Which type of law applies?
Contract Law
Tort Law
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Answer explanation
Tort Law applies in this case as it deals with civil wrongs and injuries caused by one party to another, such as in car accidents. Contract Law, Administrative Law, and Constitutional Law do not pertain to personal injury claims.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A city passes an ordinance requiring all dogs to be on leashes in public parks. This is an example of:
Statutory Law
Common Law
Administrative Law
Contract Law
Answer explanation
The ordinance requiring dogs to be leashed in public parks is a law enacted by a city government, making it an example of Statutory Law, which consists of laws passed by legislative bodies.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A judge interprets the meaning of a vague term in a statute to decide a case. This is an example of:
Statutory Interpretation
Contract Law
Tort Law
Administrative Law
Answer explanation
A judge interpreting a vague term in a statute is engaging in statutory interpretation, which involves clarifying the meaning of laws to apply them in specific cases.
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