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Sources of Law Practice Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of resolving a dispute by a legal authority?

a)

Adjudication

b)

Filibuster

c)

Precedent

d)

Stare Decisis

2.

Which term refers to laws created by government agencies?

a)

Common Law

b)

Administrative Law

c)

Statutes

d)

Constitutional Law

3.

During a history class, Samuel asked, "What is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?"

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Statutory Law

c)

Regulations

d)

Precedent

4.

Isla was involved in a legal case where the judge made a decision based on previous court rulings rather than written laws. What type of law is this?

a)

Common Law

b)

Administrative Law

c)

Statutory Law

d)

Constitutional Law

5.

Lily is studying how her country is governed. She learns about the fundamental set of principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. What is she learning about?

a)

Constitution

b)

Statutes

c)

Regulations

d)

Filibuster

6.

Mason is studying different types of laws in his civics class. He wants to know which type of law deals with the interpretation and implementation of the Constitution. Can you help him?

a)

Constitutional Law

b)

Administrative Law

c)

Statutory Law

d)

Common Law

7.

During a student council meeting, Aiden gave a lengthy speech that delayed progress on a vote. What is this tactic called?

a)

Filibuster

b)

Adjudication

c)

Stare Decisis

d)

Precedent

8.

Samuel is curious about which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law. Can you help him find the answer?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Administrative Branch

9.

Anika is studying law and learns about a legal decision that serves as an authoritative rule for future similar cases. What is this called?

a)

Precedent

b)

Statutes

c)

Filibuster

d)

Regulations

10.

Liam is starting a new business and needs to understand the rules made by an authority to control how his business is conducted. What are these rules called?

a)

Regulations

b)

Statutes

c)

Common Law

d)

Stare Decisis

11.

David is studying law and comes across a case where the judge makes a decision based on previous similar cases. What is the legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent?

a)

Stare Decisis

b)

Adjudication

c)

Filibuster

d)

Statutory Law

12.

What are written laws passed by a legislative body?

a)

Statutes

b)

Regulations

c)

Common Law

d)

Administrative Law

13.

Arjun is studying different types of laws in his civics class. He learns about a type of law that is enacted by a legislative body. What type of law is this?

a)

Statutory Law

b)

Common Law

c)

Constitutional Law

d)

Administrative Law

14.

Elijah is studying the different types of laws in his government class. He comes across a term that refers to the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. Which term is this?

a)

Administrative Law

b)

Constitutional Law

c)

Statutory Law

d)

Common Law