Exam 1

Question 1

What are the purposes of a system of law?

Answer 1

Order and Stability, resolving disputes, protection of life and property, and defense of individual liberties

Question 2

What are the different sources of law?

Answer 2

The constitution, legislatures, executive agencies, and the president

Question 3

Bright line rules

Answer 3

Laws that establish clear boundaries

Question 4

Statutes

Answer 4

Laws passed by legislatures

Question 5

Code

Answer 5

A collection of written laws gathered together usually covering specific subject matter

Question 6

Common law

Answer 6

Law that is derived from judicial decisions

Question 7

Administrative rulings

Answer 7

Issued by administrative agencies that have been granted decision making power ex. FDA

Question 8

Precedent

Answer 8

A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts