Quiz 3 Flashcards
list the 3 branches of government
judicial
executive
legislative
true or false: federal law preempts state law
true
the separation of powers between levels of government is called _____.
federalism
under the _____ clause, courts may be called upon to decide if a ____ law is invalid because it conflicts with ____ law
supremacy
state
federal
give an example of a type of dispute involving freedom of religion
- wearing a turban in school that is not a part of uniform, can’t make student not wear it because it is a part of their religious views
give an example of a type of dispute involing freedom of speech
peaceful protests are allowed and you can speak your mind to the public
under the federal speedy trial act of 1974, the information or indictment must be filed within ___ days from arrest, preliminary hearing to determine probable cause must be within ____ days from arraignment, trial must begin in no later than ___ days and not less than ___ days from arrest.
30 days
14 days
70 days
30 days
list 5 consitutional amendments and their purpose
- freedom of religion, speech , press
- right to bear arms
- legal search and seizure
- right to not self incriminate
- cruel and unusual punishment
list the four types of property and give examples of each
- real estate - house
- personal property (tangible)
- personal property (intangible)
4.
list 5 ways to gain legal ownership of property
- purchase and sale
- inheritance
- litigation
- gift
- adverse possession
define a fixture
a fixture is an item originally intdende to be tanginble personal property but used in real estate and taxed as so
example: hardwood floors in room
whether an item of property is a fixture is important in what 2 kinds of disputes?
- intention of the piece
2. real estate taxes or how its taxed
ownership of a house is effective when the ___ is _____
deed is recorded
ownership of a car is effective when the ___ is _____
bill of sale is delivered
ownership of a stock is effective when the ___ is _____
transfer is delivered
