Legal Vocabulary and Sources of Law

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What is the primary function of a primary source of law?

Provide commentary on legal encyclopedias

Review and interpret court decisions

Establish the law on a particular issue (correct)

Summarize and clarify secondary sources of law

In which scenario would a law be declared unconstitutional?

When it is based on an official commentary

When it violates the constitution (correct)

When it contradicts a secondary source of law

When it is challenged in municipal ordinances

What do legal encyclopedias and Restatements of the Law primarily aim to do?

Codify municipal ordinances

Clarify primary sources of law

Establish new laws

Summarize court decisions (correct)

Which body enacts statutory law in the United States?

Congress and state legislatures Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'citation' refer to in the context of law?

A reference to a legal authority's publication Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law deals with fundamental government principles?

Constitutional law Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ordinances passed by municipal or county governing units?

Address issues not covered by federal or state law Signup and view all the answers

Where are statutes typically included once passed?

In federal or state code of laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of statutory law?

It is enacted by legislative bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a law being declared unconstitutional?

It is no longer enforced Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

To facilitate commerce among states by providing uniform rules for commercial transactions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rule represents an administrative agency's interpretation of how they plan to enforce their statutory authority?

Interpretive Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of stare decisis in common law?

To obligate judges to follow precedents set by prior decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of administrative agencies in the legal system?

Implementing rules, orders, and decisions in specific areas of law Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law is derived from custom or judicial decisions, not from legislative statutes?

Common law Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a court decision serves as a precedent?

It sets an example or authority for deciding similar cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enabling legislation in the context of administrative agencies?

To establish the purpose and powers of regulatory agencies Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rule announced by an administrative agency carries the same weight as a statute enacted by Congress?

Legislative rule Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Independent Regulatory Agency from an Executive Agency?

'Executive Agency' is subject to presidential authority while 'Independent Regulatory Agency' is not Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the Administrative Law process involve adjudication?

By resolving disputes involving agency regulations in a trial-like proceeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of liability according to the text?

Being legally responsible for a debt Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sources of law are books and articles that summarize and clarify primary legal sources?

Treatises Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a document that establishes the law on a particular issue?

Statute Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would a law not be enforced according to the text?

When it is challenged constitutionally Signup and view all the answers

What do ordinances passed by municipal or county governing units typically address?

Matters not covered by federal or state law Signup and view all the answers

Which body enacts laws that become part of the federal code of laws or state code of laws?

Legislative Bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Constitutional Law according to the text?

Fundamental government principles Signup and view all the answers

'Citation' in law refers to a reference to which type of legal authority?

'Statute' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ordinances by municipal or county governing units according to the content?

Handle matters not covered by federal or state law. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a law is declared unconstitutional?

It will not be enforced under any circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a model for states to consider enacting into statute Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Executive Agency from an Independent Regulatory Agency in terms of the President's power?

Executive Agencies have officers with fixed terms appointed by the President. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enabling legislation in the context of administrative agencies?

To specify the powers and functions of the administrative agency being established Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Adjudication in Administrative Law?

It involves trial-like proceedings where administrative law judges resolve disputes. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Legislative Rules from Interpretive Rules in administrative agency regulations?

Legislative Rules carry the same weight as statutes, while Interpretive Rules are not legally binding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Case Law in the legal system?

To govern areas not covered by statutory or administrative law. Signup and view all the answers

How does Stare Decisis influence judicial decisions in common law?

It compels judges to follow precedents established in prior decisions. Signup and view all the answers

"Binding Authority" in law refers to:

Any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case. Signup and view all the answers

How does Common Law differ from Statutory Law?

Common Law is based on judicial decisions and custom, while Statutory Law is enacted by legislatures. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a primary source of law?

In which scenario would a law be declared unconstitutional?

What do legal encyclopedias and Restatements of the Law primarily aim to do?

Which body enacts statutory law in the United States?

What does the term 'citation' refer to in the context of law?

Which type of law deals with fundamental government principles?

What is the purpose of ordinances passed by municipal or county governing units?

Where are statutes typically included once passed?

What is the distinguishing feature of statutory law?

What is the consequence of a law being declared unconstitutional?

What is the purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

Which type of rule represents an administrative agency's interpretation of how they plan to enforce their statutory authority?

What is the purpose of stare decisis in common law?

What is the role of administrative agencies in the legal system?

Which type of law is derived from custom or judicial decisions, not from legislative statutes?

What does it mean when a court decision serves as a precedent?

What is the purpose of enabling legislation in the context of administrative agencies?

Which type of rule announced by an administrative agency carries the same weight as a statute enacted by Congress?

What distinguishes an Independent Regulatory Agency from an Executive Agency?

In what way does the Administrative Law process involve adjudication?

What is the main characteristic of liability according to the text?

Which type of sources of law are books and articles that summarize and clarify primary legal sources?

What is defined as a document that establishes the law on a particular issue?

In which situation would a law not be enforced according to the text?

What do ordinances passed by municipal or county governing units typically address?

Which body enacts laws that become part of the federal code of laws or state code of laws?

What is the primary focus of Constitutional Law according to the text?

'Citation' in law refers to a reference to which type of legal authority?

What is the purpose of ordinances by municipal or county governing units according to the content?

What happens when a law is declared unconstitutional?

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

What distinguishes an Executive Agency from an Independent Regulatory Agency in terms of the President's power?

What is the purpose of enabling legislation in the context of administrative agencies?

What is the significance of Adjudication in Administrative Law?

What distinguishes Legislative Rules from Interpretive Rules in administrative agency regulations?

What is the role of Case Law in the legal system?

How does Stare Decisis influence judicial decisions in common law?

"Binding Authority" in law refers to:

How does Common Law differ from Statutory Law?

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