Legal Terminology in Law Studies
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What is the definition of 'Liability'?

  • The body of law enacted by legislative bodies
  • Regulations passed by municipal or county governing units
  • A document that establishes the law on a particular issue
  • The state of being legally responsible for something such as a debt or obligation (correct)

Which source of law summarizes and clarifies primary sources of law?

  • Statutory Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Legal encyclopedias (correct)
  • Ordinances

What does Constitutional Law deal with?

  • Fundamental principles by which the government exercises its authority (correct)
  • Regulations passed by municipal governing units
  • Laws enacted by legislative bodies
  • References to legal authorities

When a law is declared unconstitutional, what happens to it?

<p>It will not be enforced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ordinances?

<p>Regulations passed by municipal or county governing units (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Citation' in legal terms?

<p>A reference to a publication where a legal authority can be found (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Uniform Laws developed by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws?

<p>To provide a flexible set of rules governing commercial transactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of an Independent Regulatory Agency?

<p>Officers have fixed terms and can only be removed by the President with just cause (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Enabling legislation?

<p>To outline the powers and purpose of an administrative agency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Legislative Rules from Interpretive Rules in administrative law?

<p>Legislative Rules are legally binding, while Interpretive Rules are not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Case Law in governing legal areas?

<p>Interprets common law principles in courts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Precedent in legal decision-making?

<p>It ensures consistency in how similar cases are decided (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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