Introduction to Law - United States
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What is the doctrine of precedent referred to as in the text?

  • The role of law in society
  • The common law (correct)
  • The reach of the law
  • The U.S. Constitution

    • What was one aspect of English law that the colonists in the United States adopted as their own?

  • The U.S. Constitution
  • Religious restrictions
  • The common law (correct)
  • Geographical restrictions

    • What is described as America's greatest legal achievement in the text?

  • The doctrine of precedent
  • The reach of the law
  • The writing of the U.S. Constitution (correct)
  • The role of law in society

    • What does the text suggest is wise for individuals, considering the significance of law in their lives?

    <p>Knowing something about the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the right to interpret laws and determine their validity?

    <p>Judicial power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints judges to the federal courts?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment guarantees the rights of free speech, free press, and the free exercise of religion?

    <p>First Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source of contemporary law involves government agencies creating laws called regulations?

    <p>Administrative Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle that precedent is binding on later cases called?

    <p>Stare decisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophy argues that law is what the sovereign says it is?

    <p>Legal Positivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who argued that an unjust law is no law at all, and need not be obeyed?

    <p>St. Thomas Aquinas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government can void laws passed by Congress?

    <p>Judicial branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the ability to create new laws?

    <p>(Congress)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to issue court orders that place binding obligations on people or companies?

    <p>Judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law prohibits certain behavior for the benefit of society and is enforced by the government for violations?

    <p>Criminal Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to create laws called regulations?

    <p>Government Agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the concept of 'the common law' mentioned in the text?

    <p>Decisions made by judges based on previous rulings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical document is hailed as America's greatest legal achievement in the text?

    <p>The U.S. Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the adoption of English law by the colonists in the United States?

    <p>They found some parts of English law irrelevant or unworkable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who holds the power to interpret laws and determine their validity according to the text?

    <p>The Judiciary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental rule of all laws according to St. Thomas Aquinas?

    <p>Good is to be done and promoted, and evil is to be avoided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government appoints judges to the federal courts?

    <p>The Executive Branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle that precedent is binding on later cases called?

    <p>Staredecisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment ensures that the government treats all people equally?

    <p>Fourteenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the power to create laws called regulations?

    <p>Government Agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law prohibits certain behavior for the benefit of society and is enforced by the government for violations?

    <p>Criminal Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to legal positivism, what is law?

    <p>&quot;What the sovereign says it is&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the First Amendment guarantee?

    <p>Right to free speech, press, and religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Staredecisis" means:

    <p>&quot;Let the decision stand&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the ability to create new laws?

    <p>The legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law regulates the rights and duties between parties, allowing a private party to sue?

    <p>Civil law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What source of contemporary law involves the executive and legislative branches creating government agencies with the power to create laws called regulations?

    <p>Administrative law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Doctrine of Precedent

    • The doctrine of precedent is referred to as "stare decisis" in the text.

    English Law and American Colonists

    • The colonists in the United States adopted the common law system from England.
    • The US Constitution is hailed as America's greatest legal achievement in the text.

    Significance of Law in Individual Lives

    • It is wise for individuals to understand the law, considering its significance in their lives.

    Interpreting Laws and Determining Validity

    • The judiciary has the power to interpret laws and determine their validity.

    Appointment of Judges

    • The President appoints judges to the federal courts.

    Freedom of Speech and Religion

    • The First Amendment guarantees the rights of free speech, free press, and the free exercise of religion.

    Government Agencies and Regulations

    • Administrative law involves government agencies creating laws called regulations.

    Principle of Binding Precedent

    • The principle that precedent is binding on later cases is called "stare decisis".
    • Legal positivism argues that law is what the sovereign says it is.

    Natural Law Theory

    • St. Thomas Aquinas argued that an unjust law is no law at all and need not be obeyed.

    Judicial Review

    • The judiciary has the power to void laws passed by Congress.

    Lawmaking Power

    • The legislative branch has the power to create new laws.

    Judicial Authority

    • Judges have the authority to issue court orders that place binding obligations on people or companies.

    Criminal Law

    • Criminal law prohibits certain behavior for the benefit of society and is enforced by the government for violations.

    Regulatory Power

    • Government agencies have the power to create laws called regulations.

    Common Law

    • The common law is a system of law based on customs and court decisions.

    Historical Document

    • The US Constitution is a historical document hailed as America's greatest legal achievement.

    Adoption of English Law

    • The colonists in the United States adopted the common law system from England.

    Judicial Interpretation

    • The judiciary holds the power to interpret laws and determine their validity.

    Fundamental Rule of Laws

    • According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the fundamental rule of all laws is that they should be obeyed.

    Executive and Legislative Branches

    • The executive and legislative branches appoint judges to the federal courts.

    Equal Protection

    • The Fourteenth Amendment ensures that the government treats all people equally.

    Government Agencies

    • Government agencies have the power to create laws called regulations.

    Civil Law

    • Civil law regulates the rights and duties between parties, allowing a private party to sue.

    Administrative Law

    • Administrative law involves the executive and legislative branches creating government agencies with the power to create laws called regulations.

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    Learn about the role of law in society and its importance in the United States. Explore the basics of English law brought by the colonists and its impact on American society.

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