Foundations of Law Quiz

Court-Made Law

• Common Law: This is a legal system based on judicial precedents, meaning past court decisions serve as legal authority for similar cases.
• Stare Decisis: This is the doctrine of following precedent in judicial decision-making. It promotes consistency and predictability in the legal system.

Regulations on Federal Agencies

• Federal Agencies: These agencies are created by Congress to implement and enforce federal laws. They are subject to regulations.
• Congress: The legislative branch of the federal government can impose regulations on federal agencies through legislation.
• The President: The President can also issue executive orders that guide federal agencies.
• Federal Courts: Federal courts can review the actions of federal agencies to ensure they act within their legal authority.

Federal Court Hierarchy

• Supreme Court: The highest court in the federal court system, set by the Constitution, oversees most federal legal cases.
• Federal Courts of Appeals: Lower courts responsible for reviewing decisions made by federal district courts.
• Federal District Courts: Trial courts handling federal cases in specific geographical areas.

Legislative Law

• Statutory Law: This type of law is passed by legislative bodies, like Congress at the federal level and state legislatures at the state level.
• Statutes: These are written laws enacted by legislative bodies.
• Codes: Statutes are often organized and compiled into legal codes, making them easier to access and understand.