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.

Test your knowledge of the sources of law with this quiz. Explore federal, state, and local laws, constitutional, statutory, and common law, as well as international laws, executive orders, agency regulations, and more. Delve into the hierarchy of courts and organizational policies to test your understanding of legal foundations.