CSP U1 Introductory Assignment

What is the primary purpose of law in the United States?

• To regulate behavior, protect individual rights, and ensure justice

• To create penalties for all actions

• To enforce government power

• To establish a single branch of government

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Constitutional branch

What does statutory law consist of?

• Written laws passed by the legislative branch

• Rules created by government agencies

• Decisions made by courts

• Rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution

What is the role of the judicial branch in the U.S. legal system?

• To interpret laws and apply them in court cases

• To enforce laws through law enforcement agencies

• To pass legislation

• To create administrative regulations

What is case law based on?

• Precedent, or past rulings

• Statutory law

• Constitutional amendments

• Administrative regulations

What power allows courts to determine the constitutionality of laws or government actions?

• Judicial review

• Legislative oversight

• Executive enforcement

• Administrative regulation

What ensures fair treatment during the legal process for individuals accused of crimes?

• Rights of the accused

• Statutory law

• Judicial review

• Administrative law

What does due process guarantee?

• Fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property

• Equal punishment for all crimes

• Immediate enforcement of laws

• Creation of new laws

What type of law includes rules and regulations created by government agencies?

• Administrative law

• Statutory law

• Case law

• Constitutional law

What principle ensures that all individuals are treated equally under the law?

• Equal Protection Clause

• Judicial review

• Due process

• Separation of powers