Lrw: Primary Vs. Secondary Sources
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Identify this source of law:
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Primary source
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Secondary source
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This quiz will test your understanding of primary sources of law and secondary sources of law. You will need to understand the distinction between these two sources of law to efficiently research the law and effectively represent your clients. Select the best answer for each questions. You will have 3 minutes to complete each question and will not be able to go back once you have answered.
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Identify this source of law:
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Primary source
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Secondary source
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A. Secondary sourceExplanation
A secondary source of law refers to materials that interpret, explain, or analyze the primary sources of law. These sources do not have the authority to create or establish law themselves but provide commentary, opinions, and analysis on the primary sources. Examples of secondary sources include legal textbooks, legal encyclopedias, law review articles, and legal commentaries. These sources are valuable for understanding and interpreting the law but do not hold the same weight as primary sources such as statutes, regulations, or court decisions.Rate this question:
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Identify this source of law:
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Primary source
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Secondary source
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A. Secondary sourceExplanation
A secondary source refers to a document or publication that interprets or analyzes primary sources of law. It does not have the authority to establish or create law itself. Instead, it provides commentary, summaries, or explanations of primary sources such as statutes, regulations, or court cases. Secondary sources can include legal textbooks, law review articles, treatises, or legal encyclopedias. These sources are valuable for understanding and researching the law but are not considered the original or authoritative sources of law.Rate this question:
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Identify this source of law:
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Primary source
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Secondary source
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A. Primary sourceExplanation
A primary source of law refers to the original and authoritative documents or materials that establish legal principles, rules, and regulations. These sources include constitutions, statutes, regulations, case law, and treaties. They are considered the most reliable and direct sources of law as they come directly from the governing authority. Secondary sources, on the other hand, are interpretations, commentaries, or analyses of the law and are not considered as authoritative as primary sources. Therefore, the correct answer is primary source.Rate this question:
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Identify this source of law:
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Primary source
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Secondary source
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A. Primary sourceExplanation
A primary source of law refers to the original and authoritative documents that establish legal rules and principles. These sources include constitutions, statutes, regulations, and case law. They are directly created by legislative bodies or courts and carry the most weight in legal decision-making. Secondary sources, on the other hand, are interpretations, analysis, and commentary on the primary sources. Therefore, the correct answer is "Primary source" as it denotes the original and authoritative nature of the source of law.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank:________________ sources are persuasive.
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A. SecondaryExplanation
Secondary sources are persuasive because they are typically written by experts or scholars who have analyzed and interpreted primary sources. These secondary sources provide an interpretation or analysis of the primary sources, which can be persuasive in presenting a particular viewpoint or argument. They often provide additional context, analysis, and insights that can influence the reader's understanding and perspective on a topic.Rate this question:
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Identify this source of law:
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Primary source
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Secondary source
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Neither
Correct Answer
A. Secondary sourceExplanation
A secondary source of law refers to materials that analyze, interpret, or explain the primary sources of law. These sources provide commentary, scholarly articles, textbooks, or legal opinions that help interpret and understand the primary sources, such as statutes or case law. They are not the original or authoritative sources of law but rather provide additional information or analysis. Therefore, the given answer "Secondary source" accurately describes a type of legal resource that is not a primary source of law.Rate this question:
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