Chapter 2
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What is the main purpose of laws?

  • To protect rights, freedoms, and lives, and maintain order (correct)
  • To regulate businesses exclusively
  • To raise money for state and federal governments only
  • To limit individual freedoms
  • Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

  • Legislative branch (correct)
  • Judicial branch
  • Executive branch
  • A combination of all three branches
  • What is the primary function of constitutional law?

  • To define the powers of the executive branch
  • To uphold standards set forth in the Constitution and court decisions (correct)
  • To regulate business operations
  • To identify the limitations of the judicial branch
  • What happens when state and federal laws conflict?

    <p>Federal law generally takes precedence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

    <p>Creating laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constitutional law?

    <p>To outline the powers and limitations of each branch of government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

    <p>Judicial branch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the supremacy clause?

    <p>It states that federal law is superior to state and local law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the executive branch in the U.S. government?

    <p>Enforcing laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of criminal law?

    <p>To identify and punish unacceptable behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of application of ordinances?

    <p>Only within the jurisdiction of the enacting entity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation on ordinances?

    <p>They cannot conflict with state, federal, or case law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law includes criminal, civil, administrative, and regulatory laws?

    <p>Statutory law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of criminal law?

    <p>Identifying behaviors deemed unacceptable by society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of application of statutory law?

    <p>At the federal, state, and local levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violation might an ordinance regulate?

    <p>Both criminal and civil infractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of civil law?

    <p>To resolve non-criminal private disputes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cause of action in civil law?

    <p>A set of facts that justify a right to sue to obtain money, property, or the enforcement of a right against someone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of administrative law?

    <p>To govern the internal operations of governmental agencies and ensure they do not abuse their power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a civil law situation?

    <p>A child custody issue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of law enforcement action in civil law situations?

    <p>Law enforcement can only keep the peace and refer to the appropriate jurisdiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for court-imposed decisions in case law?

    <p>The court's interpretation of constitutional provisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of an appellate court's decision on lower courts?

    <p>Lower courts are required to follow the decision, unless a higher court changes it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of circuit court rulings?

    <p>They are binding for that jurisdiction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to keep current with changes in case law?

    <p>To ensure you are performing your duties correctly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended source for staying current with statutory and case law?

    <p>Agency bulletins and legislative updates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of precedent in case law?

    <p>It is a rule that must be followed, unless a higher court changes it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between case law and statutes?

    <p>Case law is based on the court's interpretation of statutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the authority of a law enforcement officer?

    <p>The limitations set by the Constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of a law enforcement officer in the United States?

    <p>To protect the constitutional rights of everyone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the people and the government according to the Constitution?

    <p>There is a contract between the people and the government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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