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Question 1 1 / 1 pts Common law is created through the process of:    The legislative branch passing laws, which are signed by the executive

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Question 1

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Common law is created through the process of:

  

The legislative branch passing laws, which are signed by the executive.

   

Adopting law from different jurisdictions when it seems to work well.

   

The executive branch creating orders that apply to private parties.

  

Judges deciding similar cases over time and establishing precedent for future cases.

 

 

Question 2

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Which branch of government deliberates then passes a law?

  

Executive

   

Judicial

   

Legislative

   

All of the choices are correct.

 

 

Question 3

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The structure of the US government that divides the authority to govern between state governments and the federal government is called:

  

Jurisdiction

   

Federalism

   

Precedent

   

Eminent Domain

 

 

Question 4

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What powers do the state governments possess?

  

All of the powers not given to the federal government

   

All of the choices are correct.

   

To legislate for the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens

   

Police powers

 

 

Question 5

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The Bill of Rights in the federal constitution protects:

 

The state governments from federal interference.

   

The people from government intrusion on individual rights.

   

The people from interference by other citizens.

   

The people from any public or private interference with individual rights.

 

 

Question 6

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The official advisors and agency heads appointed by the President are called:

  

The Legislature

   

The Posse

   

The Supreme Court

   

The Cabinet

 

 

Question 7

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The field of agricultural law involves which types of law?

  

Both public and private law

   

Public law only

   

Neither public nor private law

   

Private law only

 

 

Question 8

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Which part of the Constitution puts federal laws and treaties above state law if there is a conflict?

  

Commerce Clause

  

Delegation Doctrine

   

Supremacy Clause

   

Federalism