Legal Sources and Types of Law Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is not a source of law?

Constitution
Legislation
Case law
Social media
#2

What type of law is derived from decisions made by judges in court cases?

Constitutional law
Statutory law
Administrative law
Common law
#3

In legal terms, what does 'pro bono' mean?

For the public good
In bad faith
As a guarantee
Without prejudice
#4

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a person is tried for a crime and, if found guilty, may face imprisonment or fines?

Tort
Felony
Civil suit
Criminal trial
#5

Which type of law governs the relationship between individuals?

Public law
Private law
Criminal law
Administrative law
#6

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for making laws?

Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
#7

Which legal source consists of laws enacted by a legislative body?

Common law
Constitution
Statutory law
Administrative regulations
#8

What is the highest source of law in the United States?

Constitution
Supreme Court decisions
Federal statutes
Executive orders
#9

What is the term for a legal principle that requires similar cases to be decided similarly?

Doctrine of stare decisis
Habeas corpus
Ex post facto law
Res ipsa loquitur
#10

Which type of law deals with the relationship between individuals and the government?

Criminal law
Civil law
Public law
Private law
#11

Which of the following is a primary function of administrative law?

Regulating relationships between private parties
Enforcing criminal statutes
Regulating the activities of government agencies
Interpreting constitutional provisions
#12

What is the term for a legal doctrine that prevents a person from asserting a claim or right that could have been asserted earlier?

Res judicata
Laches
Stare decisis
Pro bono
#13

Which legal source refers to rules and regulations created by governmental agencies?

Constitution
Common law
Administrative law
Equity law
#14

Which legal doctrine allows courts to refuse to hear cases if they believe the matter should be decided by another branch of government?

Separation of powers
Sovereign immunity
Judicial review
Political question doctrine
#15

What is the term for a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions committed before the enactment of the law?

Habeas corpus
Ex post facto law
Res judicata
Lex loci delicti
#16

What is the term for a legal principle that requires government actions to conform to the law and ensures fairness in administrative decisions?

Rule of law
Laches
Res ipsa loquitur
Res judicata
#17

What is the term for a legal principle that states that the occurrence of an accident implies negligence?

Res judicata
Res ipsa loquitur
Laches
Stare decisis
#18

What is the term for a legal principle that allows courts to refuse to enforce contracts that are unfair or oppressive?

Consideration
Adhesion
Due process
Unconscionability

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