Legal Source Citations

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Which period shows the most frequent changes or additions to the source?

  • 1965-1985
  • 1905-1925
  • 1925-1945
  • 1945-1965 (correct)

The source suggests a period of legislative inactivity or stability in which of the following intervals?

  • 1925-1935
  • 1905-1915
  • 1915-1925
  • 1970-1980 (correct)

Which year indicates the largest number of separate entries, suggesting considerable legislative activity?

  • 1939
  • 1981
  • 1917
  • 1949 (correct)

What can be inferred from the consistent presence of entries labeled with numbers (e.g., 86:1, 133:1) after each year?

<p>Each entry refers to a specific section or subsection of a law or statute. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the source, what is the significance of entries like 'RSA 259:1, XVII; 260:1-a; 260:23; etc.'?

<p>These entries represent a reorganization or compilation of existing laws into a revised statute. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the source represents legislative changes, what does the entry '2006, 90:11, eff. July 1, 2006 at 12:01 a.m.' indicate?

<p>A law was enacted and became effective on that specific date and time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential implication of the increasing volume of legislative modifications post-1960, as evidenced in the source?

<p>An increasingly dynamic and responsive legal environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of entries like 'PL 99:1' differ from entries like 'RSA 259:1' within the source?

<p>'PL' entries likely refer to Public Laws, while 'RSA' entries refer to Revised Statutes Annotated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term “eff.” most likely stand for in the context of the listed source?

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

Consider the pattern of legislative activity indicated by the source. What inference can be made about the role of external events (e.g., economic changes, social movements) on legislative changes?

<p>External events may correlate with fluctuations in legislative activity, reflecting societal needs and pressures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a researcher wanted to understand the specific changes made to a particular law in 1939, which entries from the source would be most relevant?

<p>1939, 47:1; 130:1; 189:1, 2, 3, 5; 190:1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in the source, what conclusion can be drawn about the structure and accessibility of legal information?

<p>Legal information is systematically organized and referenced, suggesting a structured approach to documentation and retrieval. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The source includes entries from various years. Based solely on this information, what can be said about the legal framework the source pertains to?

<p>The legal framework has undergone multiple changes, amendments, or revisions over an extended period. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the source is a record of legislative activity, what is the most likely reason for the entries with specific dates, such as 'July 1, 2006 at 12:01 a.m.'?

<p>These dates specify when a particular law or amendment goes into effect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the format of the source, where would one most likely find the full text of the changes made in '1981, 538:9'?

<p>In the specific volume and page of the relevant statute books or legal records. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the jump from '1981' to '2002' to '2006' to '2015' to '2019' imply?

<p>The activity decreased after 1981. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formatting '242:7, eff. Sept. 11, 2015' most likely mean?

<p>The law went into effect on September 11, 2015. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can this source be used to trace the legislative history of a specific statute?

<p>It indicates the years when the statute was amended, revised, or otherwise modified. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of source is this most likely to be?

<p>A historical record of legislative changes or activity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • The provided text is a list of legal source citations.
  • These citations likely reference specific laws, statutes, or legal documents.
  • Each citation includes a year and a number, possibly indicating the year of publication and a specific section or article number.
  • There are abbreviations such as "PL" and "RSA" that may refer to specific publications or legal codes.
  • The term "eff." is used multiple times followed by a date, which most likely means effective date.

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