LAW & PUBLIC AFFAIRS QUIZ #1
SPEA V-184 DUNLAP, IU
Articles of Confederation -(correct answer)1st Constitution or set of the ground rules of the U.S.
1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
Article 1 talks about... -(correct answer)Legislative Branch or "congress"; takes up 50% of
constitution Article 2 talks about... -(correct answer)Executive Branch; takes up 25% of
constitution Article 3 talks about... -(correct answer)Judicial Branch Six Big Ideas in
Constitution? -(correct answer)LRCFSP; Limited government, republicanism, checks/balances,
federalism, seperation of powers, popular sovereignty Limited government -(correct answer)A
political system in which legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated
powers. Republicanism -(correct answer)beholding to the people, a body of citizens vote and
reflect their wishes as a high figure of power Checks and Balances -(correct answer)All 3
branches of government (LEJ) are EQUAL and will remain equal in their specific position
towards laws. Federalism -(correct answer)system of government in which certain entities
share power with a national government (IN congress, US congress) Separation of Powers
-(correct answer)doctrine that individual branches of government have SEPARATE and
UNIQUE powers the others cannot infringe upon. Popular Sovereignty -(correct
answer)authority of a state and its government is created/sustained by the consent of its
people. What Is Law? -(correct answer)externally granted by the probability that coercion will
be applied by a staff of people holding themselves ready for that purpose. Functions of Law?
-(correct answer)Benefits, Programs, Reflects Values, Provide Predictability Substantive Law
-(correct answer)Substantive laws provide individuals with rights and create certain duties
Procedural Law -(correct answer)Procedural laws provide a structure and set out rules for
pursuing substantive rights Criminal Law -(correct answer)A law that defines crimes against
the public order; all of society deems it dangerous Civil Law -(correct answer)A law that
governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights; wrongdoings to others
Common Law System -(correct answer)A system of law based on tradition, precedent, and
custom. When law courts interpret common law, they do so with regard to these characteristics.
Civil Law System -(correct answer)A system of law based on a very detailed set of written laws
and codes. Indiana Supreme Court has how many justices? -(correct answer)3 What do courts
do? -(correct answer)Preside over trials, which occur at the level of original jurisdiction
appelate jurisdiction -(correct answer)The authority of a court to review decisions made by
lower courts Judicial Review -(correct answer)power of judicial branch to declare laws of the
legislative invalid for violating the constitution. What do judges base their interpretations off of?
-(correct answer)"Cruel or Unusual" Punishment, "Supreme" law of the land, and
"unreasonable" search and seizure. 6 Factors in Constitutional Interpretation (HTTPPC)
-(correct answer)History, Text, Traditions, Precedent, Purpose, Consequences 3 types of law
-(correct answer)statutes, regulations, case law Statutes... -(correct answer)come from
Legislative branch. Regulations... -(correct answer)"mini statutes" come from Executive
SPEA V-184 DUNLAP, IU
Articles of Confederation -(correct answer)1st Constitution or set of the ground rules of the U.S.
1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
Article 1 talks about... -(correct answer)Legislative Branch or "congress"; takes up 50% of
constitution Article 2 talks about... -(correct answer)Executive Branch; takes up 25% of
constitution Article 3 talks about... -(correct answer)Judicial Branch Six Big Ideas in
Constitution? -(correct answer)LRCFSP; Limited government, republicanism, checks/balances,
federalism, seperation of powers, popular sovereignty Limited government -(correct answer)A
political system in which legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated
powers. Republicanism -(correct answer)beholding to the people, a body of citizens vote and
reflect their wishes as a high figure of power Checks and Balances -(correct answer)All 3
branches of government (LEJ) are EQUAL and will remain equal in their specific position
towards laws. Federalism -(correct answer)system of government in which certain entities
share power with a national government (IN congress, US congress) Separation of Powers
-(correct answer)doctrine that individual branches of government have SEPARATE and
UNIQUE powers the others cannot infringe upon. Popular Sovereignty -(correct
answer)authority of a state and its government is created/sustained by the consent of its
people. What Is Law? -(correct answer)externally granted by the probability that coercion will
be applied by a staff of people holding themselves ready for that purpose. Functions of Law?
-(correct answer)Benefits, Programs, Reflects Values, Provide Predictability Substantive Law
-(correct answer)Substantive laws provide individuals with rights and create certain duties
Procedural Law -(correct answer)Procedural laws provide a structure and set out rules for
pursuing substantive rights Criminal Law -(correct answer)A law that defines crimes against
the public order; all of society deems it dangerous Civil Law -(correct answer)A law that
governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights; wrongdoings to others
Common Law System -(correct answer)A system of law based on tradition, precedent, and
custom. When law courts interpret common law, they do so with regard to these characteristics.
Civil Law System -(correct answer)A system of law based on a very detailed set of written laws
and codes. Indiana Supreme Court has how many justices? -(correct answer)3 What do courts
do? -(correct answer)Preside over trials, which occur at the level of original jurisdiction
appelate jurisdiction -(correct answer)The authority of a court to review decisions made by
lower courts Judicial Review -(correct answer)power of judicial branch to declare laws of the
legislative invalid for violating the constitution. What do judges base their interpretations off of?
-(correct answer)"Cruel or Unusual" Punishment, "Supreme" law of the land, and
"unreasonable" search and seizure. 6 Factors in Constitutional Interpretation (HTTPPC)
-(correct answer)History, Text, Traditions, Precedent, Purpose, Consequences 3 types of law
-(correct answer)statutes, regulations, case law Statutes... -(correct answer)come from
Legislative branch. Regulations... -(correct answer)"mini statutes" come from Executive
