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Intro to Law Midterm

Midterm

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Which of the following refers to a set of rules and procedures usually intended to regulate some aspect of society? Law
Which of the following refers to an example set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases? Precedent
Which of the following refers to a philosophical theory holding that law reflects the moral and unchangeable laws of nature? Natural Theory of Law
Which of the following refers to a system of government in which the people are regulated by both federal and state governments? Federalism
Which of the following refers to powers given to Congress that are spelled out in the Constitution? Express Powers
Which of the following refers to a clause in the U.S. Constitution making the Constitution and the laws of the United States the supreme law of the land? Supremacy Clause
Which of the following refers to the constitutional doctrine that each of the three branches of government has separate and distinct powers? Separation of Powers
Which of the following Articles in the U.S. Constitution provides for the establishment of a Supreme Court and such inferior courts as Congress may establish? Article III
Which of the following refers to the power of a court to review what happened in a lower court? Appellate Jurisdiction
Which of the following refers to documents filed with the Supreme Court requesting a hearing? Petition for writ of certiorari
Which of the following Amendments to the United States Constitution protects against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and provides a due process clause? Fifth Amendment
Which of the following types of law governs relationships between private parties? Civil Law
Which of the following types of law regulate how we administer our justice system? Procedural Law
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial? Beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures? Fourth Amendment
Which of the following Amendments to the U.S. Constitution protects against cruel and unusual punishments? Eighth Amendment
How many U.S. Circuit Courts are there? 13
Which of the following refers to the clause in the First Amendment that prohibits government from enacting any law that results in the establishment of a religion? Establishment Clause
Which of the following courts are courts of original jurisdiction in the federal system? District Courts
Which of the following refers to the power to hear and determine cases first? Original Jurisdiction
Which of the following methods is used to seat federal court judges? Appointed by the President
Which of the following types of law determines parameters for conduct in society. Substantive Law
Which of the following sources of law refers to the body of rules and regulations created by government agencies? Administrative Law
Implied powers in the U.S. Constitution are allowed under which of the following clauses? Necessary and Proper Clause
Which of the following clauses in the U.S. Constitution grants the states a general police power? Reservation Clause
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