Lrw: The American Legal System
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What are the three bodies of government that create law in the United States?
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Executive branch
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Administrators
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Congress
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Courts
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Councils
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the American legal system. In particular, it will explore what you learned during the TeachingLaw. Com readings on civics, federalism, and legal interaction. Understanding this information is essential because it builds a foundation for your future legal research. Please select the best answer. You will have three minutes to answer each question and cannot See morego back to change your answers.
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Fill in the blanks in the paragraph below (in order) using the options below: All three bodies of government create laws. The legislative branch creates law through _______________ and _____________ . The judicial branch creates law by issuing court _____________ . Finally, the ______________ branch creates law by creating regulations.
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Constitutions, statutes, opinions, executive.
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Statutes, opinions, rules, administrative.
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Opinions, constitutions, statutes, council
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Voting, statutes, regulations, federalism
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A. Constitutions, statutes, opinions, executive.Explanation
The correct answer is "constitutions, statutes, opinions, executive." The legislative branch creates law through statutes and the judicial branch creates law by issuing court opinions. Finally, the executive branch creates law by creating regulations.Rate this question:
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The map below shows:
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The 11 state circuits
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The 11 federal circuits
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The 11 administrative regions
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A. The 11 federal circuitsExplanation
The map below shows the 11 federal circuits. This means that the map displays the geographical boundaries and divisions of the federal circuits in a certain region or country. The federal circuits are usually responsible for the administration of justice at the federal level, handling cases that fall under federal jurisdiction. The map likely highlights the different circuits and their respective boundaries to provide a visual representation of the federal court system in that particular area.Rate this question:
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Which of the choices below lists the courts from the lowest level court to the highest level court? (Select all that are correct)
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New York Supreme Court, New York Appellate Division, New York Court of Appeals.
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Massachusetts District Court, Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Massachusetts Supreme Court
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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, U.S. Supreme Court
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A. New York Supreme Court, New York Appellate Division, New York Court of Appeals.
A. Massachusetts District Court, Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Massachusetts Supreme Court
A. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, U.S. Supreme CourtExplanation
The correct answer lists the courts from the lowest level court to the highest level court in each jurisdiction. In New York, the hierarchy is as follows: New York Supreme Court (lowest), New York Appellate Division, New York Court of Appeals (highest). In Massachusetts, the hierarchy is: Massachusetts District Court (lowest), Massachusetts Superior Court, Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Massachusetts Supreme Court (highest). In the federal system, the hierarchy is: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (lowest), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, U.S. Supreme Court (highest).Rate this question:
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True or False: State courts are bound by the U.S. Constitution
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
State courts are bound by the U.S. Constitution because the Constitution is the supreme law of the land in the United States. It establishes the framework for the federal government and outlines the rights and protections of individuals. The Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the Constitution states that federal law, including the Constitution, is the highest law of the land and takes precedence over state laws. Therefore, state courts must adhere to the provisions of the U.S. Constitution and cannot enforce laws or take actions that are in violation of it.Rate this question:
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There are many levels of legal interaction in the American legal system. Select the correct words below (in order) that explains that interaction:The ___________ branch creates statutes. Courts define, apply, and ____________ those statutes. Administrative agencies also create _____________ interpreting statutes. If the legislature determines that the court has misinterpreted a legal term of art within a _____________, it can rewrite it.
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Legislative, analyze, regulations, statute
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Executive, rewrite, constitutions, statute
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Judicial, ignore, opinions, regulation
Correct Answer
A. Legislative, analyze, regulations, statuteExplanation
The legislative branch creates statutes. Courts define, apply, and analyze those statutes. Administrative agencies also create regulations interpreting statutes. If the legislature determines that the court has misinterpreted a legal term of art within a statute, it can rewrite it.Rate this question:
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True or false: A federal court hearing a case based on diversity of citizenship will apply the particular state law and will be bound by the decisions of the state court applying state law.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In cases based on diversity of citizenship, where the parties are from different states, a federal court will apply the state law relevant to the case. Additionally, the federal court will be bound by the decisions of the state court that has previously applied the state law. This is because federal courts are required to respect and follow the decisions made by state courts in matters of state law. Therefore, the statement that a federal court hearing a case based on diversity of citizenship will apply the particular state law and be bound by state court decisions is true.Rate this question:
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