Question 1

Which of the following is not a branch of the federal government?

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A)   Executive
B)   Legislative
C)   Judicial
D)   The president
E)   None of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

When both state and federal governments have the right to regulate an area, those governments have _____jurisdiction.

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Question 3

Stare decisis requires that:

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A)   all courts follow decisions of all other courts.
B)   all courts follow only those decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.
C)   trial courts follow all decisions from appellate courts.
D)   all appellate courts follow all decisions of other appellate courts.
E)   None of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The Commerce Clause is one source of power of the federal government to pass laws.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the area of criminal law, the powers of the federal government and state governments are concurrent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the limits on the power of the state governments to make laws set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution?

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Some subject areas that cannot be regula...

Question 8

Which of the following powers is preempted by the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Power to regulate criminal conduct
B)   Power to regulate civil tort liability
C)   Power to regulate the coining of money
D)   Power to regulate business organizations
E)   Both a and cF) D) and E)
G) A) and E) C

Question 9

U.S. law is based primarily on English common law, based on the concept of _____ where there is an example set by the decision of an earlier court for similar cases or similar legal questions that arise in later cases.

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The answer of U.S. law is based primarily on English...

Question 10

If Congress adjourns within ten days of submitting a bill to the President, and the President does nothing with the bill, the bill is deemed vetoed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which type of powers given to Congress are spelled out in the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Express powers
B)   Implied powers
C)   Inherent powers
D)   Police powersE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Federalism means that two separate governments, state and federal, regulate citizens in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Express powers are granted to the U.S. Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the concept of federalism.

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In the United States, government operates under a principle called federalism.
Two separate governments, federal and state, regulate citizens. The federal government has limited power over all fifty states. State governments have power to regulate within their state boundaries. State powers are also limited in the sense that states cannot make laws that conflict with the laws of the federal government.

Question 15

The common law is a body of law that is developed through which branch of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   Executive branch
B)   Judicial branch
C)   Legislative branch
D)   Administrative agenciesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

In order to override a presidential veto, each house of Congress must approve the presidential override by vote?

Accepted Answer

A)   One-third
B)   Majority vote
C)   Two-thirds
D)   Three-fourthsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Explain how the U.S. Supreme Court can invalidate state laws that conflict with federal law.

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The Supremacy Clause is found in Article...

Question 18

Administrative regulations come from:

Accepted Answer

A)   federal boards, departments, commissions, and agencies.
B)   state boards, departments, commission, and agencies.
C)   federal courts.
D)   state courts.
E)   Both a and bF) B) and E)
G) None of the above E

Question 19

The powers granted to the U.S. government are found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Article I
B)   Article II
C)   Article III
D)   Article IVE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Explain whether a new state law requiring sex offenders to register in a new registry is considered an ex post facto law.

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When both state and federal governments have the right to regulate an area, those governments have _____jurisdiction.

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Stare decisis requires that:

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The Commerce Clause is one source of power of the federal government to pass laws.

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When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.

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In the area of criminal law, the powers of the federal government and state governments are concurrent.

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What are the limits on the power of the state governments to make laws set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution?

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If Congress adjourns within ten days of submitting a bill to the President, and the President does nothing with the bill, the bill is deemed vetoed.

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Which type of powers given to Congress are spelled out in the U.S. Constitution?

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Federalism means that two separate governments, state and federal, regulate citizens in the United States.

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Express powers are granted to the U.S. Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

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Administrative regulations come from:

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Stare decisis requires that:

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The Commerce Clause is one source of power of the federal government to pass laws.

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When a conflict between state and federal laws exists, federal law controls.

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In the area of criminal law, the powers of the federal government and state governments are concurrent.

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What are the limits on the power of the state governments to make laws set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution?

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Which type of powers given to Congress are spelled out in the U.S. Constitution?

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