11 Questions
Who is responsible for enforcing laws in the US?
Executive branch
What is the duty of the court when resolving a dispute?
Apply the appropriate law to the facts and provide enforceable judicial opinions
What is the primary purpose of stare decisis in the legal context?
To establish continuity of decisions based on precedents
What is the purpose of the FDCA (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) of 1938?
To provide comprehensive regulation of all drugs introduced into interstate commerce
What is one role of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in drug regulation?
Administering the FDCA (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)
What is the purpose of a power of attorney in legal terms?
To grant authority to another individual to act on your behalf
Statutory laws are prescriptive, not descriptive.
False
The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
True
In the legal system, regulations interpret and define common law.
False
Criminal law primarily deals with the relationship between individuals in society.
False
State law or regulation can be less strict than federal law or regulations without any conflict.
False
Test your knowledge on the different branches of government (legislative, judicial, executive) and the types of laws in the US, such as constitution, statutory law, administrative law, and common law. Learn about the hierarchy of laws in the US legal system.
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