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10 Cards in this Set
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What are the four (4) main sources of law?
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Constitutions
Statutes Court Opinions (also called cases) Administrative Regulations |
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What is the pre-eminent source of law in our legal system
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The U.S. Constitution
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Do each of the states also have their own constitution? |
Yes
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Is a state constitution subordinate (inferior) to the federal constitution |
Subordinate (inferior) to
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The three (3) branches of government are:
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Legislative - which makes the laws
Judicial - which interprets the laws Executive - which enforces the laws |
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What is a statute?
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A law established by a legislative body (federal, state or local government)
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In addition to enforcing the law, the Executive Branch of government can also
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Make rules
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Administrative Agencies, such as the federal Food and Drug Administration or the DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) are part of which branch of government?
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They are part of the Executive Branch. They execute the laws passed by the legislature and create their own regulations to carry out the mandates established by statute.
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What is a court "opinion?"
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A written explanation by a judge or group of judges that accompanies an order or ruling in a case
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Which branch of government is the source of court opinions?
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Judicial Branch
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