Chapter 2 Flashcards
The United States Code is:
An organized arrangement of federal statutory law, though it is not itself a law.
What is the role of administrative agencies in the executive branch, like the FDA and the EPA?
They are responsible for defining precise statutory terms and enforcing regulations within their respective domains.
What is the role of common law in the American legal system?
It supplements statutory law and administrative regulations where they do not cover every situations.
What does Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution mandate of the executive branch?
It requires the executive branch to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed”, or enforce all constitutionality valid laws.
How does the principle of “stare decisis” function in the American legal system?
It guides courts to make decisions based on how similar cases have been decided previously.
Which of the following best describes the main idea behind the “Supremacy Clause” in the U.S. Constitution?
It creates a system where the Constitution and federal laws override conflicting state laws.
The power of judicial review in the American legal system refers to:
The power to interpret the Constitution and declare laws unconstitutional if they violate it.
Separation of Powers
The division of governmental responsibilities among different bodies: the legislative, executive, and judicial
Articles of Confederation
The agreement among the original 13 states of the U.S. which served as the first governing document.
Federal Jurisdiction
The power that federal courts have to hear and make rulings on cases.
Statutes
Federal laws passed by Congress
