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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?

It will not be enforced Signup and view all the answers

What are ordinances?

Regulations passed by municipal or county governing units Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Citation' in legal terms?

A reference to a publication where a legal authority can be found Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a flexible set of rules governing commercial transactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of an Independent Regulatory Agency?

Officers have fixed terms and can only be removed by the President with just cause Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Enabling legislation?

To outline the powers and purpose of an administrative agency Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Legislative Rules from Interpretive Rules in administrative law?

Legislative Rules are legally binding, while Interpretive Rules are not Signup and view all the answers

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

Interprets common law principles in courts Signup and view all the answers

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

It ensures consistency in how similar cases are decided Signup and view all the answers