Understanding Law and Judicial Processes

What is one of the main purposes of laws in society?

• To allow unrestricted freedom

• To maintain order and protect rights

• To regulate only financial matters

• To limit public expression

Which type of law is made by previous court decisions and serves as a reference for future cases?

• Case law

• Statutory law

• Administrative law

• Executive orders

What is a defining feature of statutory law?

• It is created by legislative bodies.

• It consists of judicial interpretations.

• It is exclusively federal law.

• It cannot be challenged in court.

How does administrative law differ from statutory law?

• It is created by the judiciary

• It is created by government agencies

• It is based on public opinion

• It only applies to the federal government

Which type of court would handle a dispute between two state governments?

• State Supreme Court

• Federal District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Local Municipal Court

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Administrative

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

A court's authority to hear and decide a case is known as its:

• Jurisdiction

• Venue

• Precedent

• Stare decisis

The principle that a previous court decision should guide future rulings is called:

• Stare decisis

• Habeas corpus

• Judicial review

• Due process

Which amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in criminal cases?

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment