Legal Concepts Quiz--Chapter 1

What does the Bill of Rights refer to?

• The body of law created by administrative agencies

• The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• The principle of checks and balances in government

• A court opinion by one or more judges

What does Civil Law deal with?

• The body of law created by administrative agencies

• The definition and enforcement of private and public rights

• The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• A court opinion by one or more judges

What is a Concurring Opinion?

• The body of law created by administrative agencies

• A court opinion by judges who agree with the majority but want to emphasize a point

• The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• A reference to a publication in which a legal authority can be found

What does a Dissenting Opinion represent?

• The views of the majority of judges

• The views of one or more judges that agree with the majority

• The views of one or more judges that disagree with the majority's decision

• The views of the public

What is Enabling Legislation?

• A statute that limits the powers of an administrative agency

• A statute that authorizes the creation of an administrative agency and specifies its powers

• A law that dissolves an administrative agency

• A rule that interprets existing laws

What does International Law govern?

• Relations among individuals within a country

• Relations among nations

• Relations between states within a country

• Relations between businesses

What does Law consist of?

• Rules governing only business transactions

• Rules governing the relationship among individuals and between individuals and their society

• Rules governing only criminal activities

• Rules governing only international relations

What is National Law?

• Law that pertains to a particular nation

• A regulation enacted by a city or county

• A court decision that furnishes an example

• The process of rulemaking

What is an Ordinance?

• A court opinion joined by the largest number of judges

• A regulation enacted by a city or county legislative body

• A document that establishes the law on a particular issue

• The practice of deciding new cases with reference to former decisions

What does Persuasive Authority refer to?

• A legal authority that must be followed

• A legal authority that a court may look to for guidance

• A publication that summarizes the law

• A doctrine under which federal laws preempt state laws