What is the American legal system based on?
Government - Ch. 13 Chapter Summary Article

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Andy Chang
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Code of Hammurabi, the Ten Commandments, Roman law, and English common law
The Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights
The Napoleonic Code and the Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers
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What does the judicial branch provide when a law's meaning is unclear?
A new law
An interpretation
A repeal
A veto
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What is the role of courts in promoting the rule of law?
Ensuring that no person or entity is above the law
Creating new laws
Enforcing laws selectively
Abolishing outdated laws
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is judicial review?
The power to create laws
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
The power to enforce laws
The power to amend laws
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the purpose of plea bargains?
To increase trial duration
To settle most criminal cases before trial
To eliminate jury trials
To increase the number of appeals
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What do juries represent in the judicial system?
The government's authority
The judge's decision
The people's opportunity to participate in government
The lawyer's strategy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When are appeals heard?
In cases of factual disputes
In cases having errors of law or procedural violations
In cases with unanimous jury decisions
In cases with no legal representation
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