Law Ch 1 Part 2 Pages 10-15

What are human rights?

• All of the above

• Rights guaranteed by the government

• Rights included in the Constitution

How can human rights become law in a country?

• By signing an international treaty

• By passing laws protecting these rights

• By including them in the Constitution

• All/Any of these

What do civil laws regulate?

• Relations between individuals or groups

• Public conduct and duties owed to society

• Everyday situations such as marriage and divorce

What is the principle of limited government in the U.S. Constitution?

• The government has authority to pass laws in all areas

• The government has unlimited powers

• The government's powers are limited

What is the division of power among the three branches of the federal government known as?

• None of the above

• Concentration of powers

• Separation of powers

What is the executive branch primarily responsible for?

• Judicial review

• Passing laws

• Enforcing the law

What is the penalty for a felony in the U.S. legal system?

• A prison term of one year or less

• A fine

• A term of more than one year in prison

What is the U.S. Constitution primarily responsible for?

• Setting limits on government powers

• Listing the government's powers

• Setting forth the basic framework of the government

• All of these

What did the Constitution create in terms of government powers?

• A national government of limited powers

• A government with authority to pass laws in all areas

• A government with unlimited powers

What is a civil action in the U.S. legal system?

• None of the above

• A lawsuit for recovery of damages suffered in an automobile accident

• A lawsuit brought by a person who feels wronged or injured by another person