Legal Ch.1

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

A double-layered system of government, with the national and state governments each exercising important powers.

Question 2

US Constitution

Answer 2

Supreme law of the land
-national government of the US with three branches
-Creates a system of checks and balances among branches
-Guarantees many basic rights to the American people

Question 3

Legislative power

Answer 3

Gives Congress the ability to create new laws

Question 4

Executive power

Answer 4

The authority to enforce laws (President = Head)

Question 5

Judicial power

Answer 5

The right to interpret laws and determine their validity (Supreme Court)

Question 6

Statutory Law

Answer 6

Power given to Congress to pass laws on any topic as long as it does not violate the Constitution

Question 7

Common Law

Answer 7

Law developed through court decisions based on precedent

Question 8

Court Orders

Answer 8

Place binding obligations on people or companies

Question 9

Administrative Law

Answer 9

Most government agencies are created by Congress

Question 10

Criminal Law

Answer 10

Behavior so threatening that society outlaws it altogether (Jail/Crime)

Question 11

Civil Law

Answer 11

Civil law regulates the rights and duties between parties (Money)

Question 12

Law

Answer 12

Formal system of rules enacted and enforced by the state

Question 13

Morality

Answer 13

Set of principles and beliefs about right and wrong

Social

Cultural

Religious