NALA Paralegal Certification Exam: Comprehensive
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United States law is based primarily on...
English Common Law
Which doctrine stands for the proposition that prior rulings of a court serve as precedent for future
decisions?
Stare Decisis
Which was not a right delineated in the Bill of Rights?
A. Right to free speech
B. Right to bear arms
C. Right to safe housing
D. Right to trial by jury
C. Right to safe housing
,What doctrine maintains that state laws that interfere with federal laws are invalid pursuant to the
supremacy clause?
Preemption
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
True of False: Congress may override a presidential veto of legislation
True
United States senators regular term of office are?
Six years
Members of the United States Supreme Court serve terms of?
Lifetime
Members of the House of Representatives regular term of office are?
Two years
The President of the United States regular term of office is?
Four years
, Presidents of the United States are elected by which method?
The Electoral College
What is the source of the United States Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which branch of government is constitutionally responsible for enacting laws?
Legislative
Which branch of government is constitutionally responsible for implementing laws?
Executive
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Judicial
Which is not a concurrent power which can be exercised by both the federal and state governments?
A. Taxation
B. Establish courts
C. Eminent domain
D. Declare war
D. Declare war
Which is not a primary source of law?
Study Guide
2024 with updated questions and answers 2024
100 VERIFIED GUIDE WITH QUIZ AND ANSWERS TO ACE
YOUR NALA CERTIFICATE
United States law is based primarily on...
English Common Law
Which doctrine stands for the proposition that prior rulings of a court serve as precedent for future
decisions?
Stare Decisis
Which was not a right delineated in the Bill of Rights?
A. Right to free speech
B. Right to bear arms
C. Right to safe housing
D. Right to trial by jury
C. Right to safe housing
,What doctrine maintains that state laws that interfere with federal laws are invalid pursuant to the
supremacy clause?
Preemption
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
True of False: Congress may override a presidential veto of legislation
True
United States senators regular term of office are?
Six years
Members of the United States Supreme Court serve terms of?
Lifetime
Members of the House of Representatives regular term of office are?
Two years
The President of the United States regular term of office is?
Four years
, Presidents of the United States are elected by which method?
The Electoral College
What is the source of the United States Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which branch of government is constitutionally responsible for enacting laws?
Legislative
Which branch of government is constitutionally responsible for implementing laws?
Executive
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Judicial
Which is not a concurrent power which can be exercised by both the federal and state governments?
A. Taxation
B. Establish courts
C. Eminent domain
D. Declare war
D. Declare war
Which is not a primary source of law?
