Business Law Unit 1 Study Guide

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What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the U.S. government?

Back

To enforce laws

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What does it mean when the U.S. Senate ratifies a treaty?

Back

It approves and makes an official binding agreement.

Front

Which branch of the U.S. government is primarily responsible for interpreting laws?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

What is the purpose of the supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

It ensures that federal laws take precedence over state laws.

Front

Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

The Judicial Branch has the responsibility…

Back

To determine the constitutionality of laws

Front

What does the term veto mean?

Back

To stop or reject a bill

Front

The U.S. government is structured in such a way that it divides the powers between the federal, state, and local levels of government. This type of structure is called what?

Back

Federalism

Front

Which of the following is a difference between the Senate and House of Representatives? Deploy military troops, Initiating spending bills, Unlimited number of terms, Overseeing federal agencies

Back

Initiating spending bills

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Which type of law is the foremost source of law in the United States? Options: Case Law, Statutory Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law

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Constitutional Law