Sources of Law Quiz
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Which of the following is considered a primary source of law?

  • Encyclopedias
  • Treatises
  • Decisions of the Supreme Court (correct)
  • Law reviews/journals

    • Which branch of government is responsible for enacting and promulgating codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions?

  • Administrative branch
  • Legislative branch (correct)
  • Executive branch
  • Judicial branch

    • Which of the following is NOT a primary authority in legal sources?

  • Treatises (correct)
  • Decisions of the Supreme Court
  • Statutes passed by the legislature
  • Regulations of administrative agencies

    • Which of the following is NOT true about digest and annotation sources?

    <p>They have primary authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a highly developed sense of relevance in legal research?

    <p>To determine the applicability of primary sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step comes after formulating the legal issues to be researched?

    <p>Research the issues presented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of primary sources that should be identified, read, and updated in legal research?

    <p>Treaties and commentaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary source of law?

    <p>Great Academic Scholars like Arturo Tolentino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the authority of secondary materials/sources in legal research?

    <p>Persuasive in varying degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for enacting and promulgating codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions?

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

    What is the purpose of finding tools in legal research?

    <p>To locate legal sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a finding tool in legal research?

    <p>Statutes passed by the legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three major categories of primary sources of law?

    <p>Legislative, Judiciary, Administrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a secondary material/source in legal research?

    <p>Decisions of the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relative authority of primary sources of law?

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

    What is the relative authority of secondary materials/sources in legal research?

    <p>Persuasive in varying degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of secondary materials/sources in legal research?

    <p>Law reviews and journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the systematic approach to legal research?

    <p>Updating the relevant case law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor analyzed in the TARP Rule for identifying and analyzing the significant facts?

    <p>Relief Sought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of formulating the legal issues to be researched?

    <p>To consult general secondary sources for background information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method for identifying, reading, and updating relevant case law?

    <p>Using secondary sources to find relevant cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about computer-assisted legal research sources?

    <p>They provide primary and persuasive authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process after formulating the legal issues to be researched?

    <p>Consulting general secondary sources for an overview of relevant subject areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secondary sources in legal research?

    <p>They have primary and persuasive authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary source that should be identified, read, and updated in legal research?

    <p>Secondary sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of digest sources in legal research?

    <p>Providing primary and persuasive authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about annotations in legal research?

    <p>They are capable of searching cases and other documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Primary Sources of Law

    • Primary sources of law include constitutions, statutes, regulations, and case law.
    • Examples of primary sources that should be identified and updated in legal research involve court decisions and legislative enactments.
    • The authority of primary sources is considered higher and more direct than secondary sources in establishing legal standards.

    Branches of Government

    • The legislative branch is responsible for enacting and promulgating codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions.

    Secondary Sources

    • Secondary materials/sources, such as legal commentaries and textbooks, provide interpretations and analysis of primary law but do not hold the same authority.
    • Characteristics of secondary sources include being less authoritative compared to primary sources.
    • Secondary sources are useful for context and understanding but are not binding in legal arguments.
    • A highly developed sense of relevance is crucial in legal research to effectively identify pertinent information and sources.
    • Steps that follow the formulation of legal issues include conducting a thorough search for relevant laws and cases.
    • Finding tools in legal research, such as indexes and reports, help locate specific legal materials efficiently.
    • Steps in the systematic approach to legal research include identifying issues, gathering information, and analyzing findings.
    • The TARP Rule aids in identifying significant facts by analyzing factors relating to the topic, audience, relevance, and purpose.
    • Digest sources in legal research summarize case law and provide quick references, but may not always offer comprehensive legal analysis.
    • Annotations in legal research serve to comment on court rulings, but misconceptions exist regarding their binding nature.
    • Computer-assisted legal research sources provide access to extensive databases and efficiency; however, not all are considered finding tools.

    Non-primary Authorities and Misconceptions

    • Examples of non-primary authorities include administrative guides and unofficial reports.
    • Misunderstandings about the role and authority of secondary materials and missteps in the systematic approach could lead to ineffective legal research practices.

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    Test your knowledge on the sources of law with this quiz! Learn about primary sources such as statutes and regulations, as well as secondary materials and finding tools. Understand the relative authority of each source and how they contribute to the legal system.

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