CSP Unit 1 Review

Which of the following is a core purpose of law?

• Regulating behavior

• Protecting individual rights

• Ensuring justice

• All of the above

A city passes an ordinance requiring all businesses to recycle. This is an example of:

• Constitutional law

• Statutory law

• Administrative law

• Case law

A judge uses a prior Supreme Court ruling to decide a new case. This demonstrates:

• Case law

• Statutory law

• Administrative law

• Constitutional law

Which foundational U.S. document creates the framework of the federal government?

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

Which branch of government creates statutory law?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Administrative

Which of the following is the BEST example of statutory law?

• A Supreme Court decision on civil rights

• A law passed by Congress regulating banking

• A rule created by the EPA

• The text of the Constitution

The principle of judicial review allows the courts to:

• Enforce agency regulations

• Invalidate unconstitutional laws

• Pass new statutes

• Approve executive orders

Which landmark Supreme Court case first applied judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Miranda v. Arizona

Which amendment guarantees an accused person a speedy and public trial?

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

A defendant claims their trial is taking too long and violates their rights. Which amendment supports their claim?

• First

• Sixth

• Eighth

• Fifth