AGEC 3713 WEEK SIX EXAM QUESTIONS
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What is the definition of "the law"
A body of rules that can be enforced by the authority of a government: federal, state and local.
What are the principal means by which the government enforces legal obligations?
The government derives its powers from the consent of the governed; based off the Constitution.
How do you summarize the grant of authority to the government to enact, and then enforce
the law?
The American legal system is founded on the concept that people have the right to govern
themselves. The American people consented to the establishment of a government to maintain
order and to enforce its laws.
Constitutional Law
fundamental law of a government establishing its powers and limitations
Statutory Law
the codified laws passed by a government's legislative body
Administrative Law
the body of agency-made law consisting of administrative rules, regulations and enforceable
policies
Common Law
The body of law developed from custom or judicial decisions and that serves as precedent by
statute.
How is Constitutional law created?
Established through a constitutional convention
, How is Statutory law created?
- Bill is proposed by legislator in one house (and at federal level).
-Bill must be approved by both houses of legislature.
-Bills must then be signed by chief executive, or vetoed. 2/3 majority of both houses required to
override veto.
How is administrative law created?
Regulations are created by delegation of the legislative power to the administrative agencies.
How is common law created?
Arises from the interpretation of legal principles by courts to the specific situation before the
court.
How is constitutional law modified?
Federally, it takes 2/3 majority.
Can use power of initiative at the state level
How is Statutory Law modified?
Same process as creation
Federally, only legislators. In OK, citizens have the power of initiative.
How is administrative law modified?
Same process as creation
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How is Common Law modified?
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ANSWERS!!
What is the definition of "the law"
A body of rules that can be enforced by the authority of a government: federal, state and local.
What are the principal means by which the government enforces legal obligations?
The government derives its powers from the consent of the governed; based off the Constitution.
How do you summarize the grant of authority to the government to enact, and then enforce
the law?
The American legal system is founded on the concept that people have the right to govern
themselves. The American people consented to the establishment of a government to maintain
order and to enforce its laws.
Constitutional Law
fundamental law of a government establishing its powers and limitations
Statutory Law
the codified laws passed by a government's legislative body
Administrative Law
the body of agency-made law consisting of administrative rules, regulations and enforceable
policies
Common Law
The body of law developed from custom or judicial decisions and that serves as precedent by
statute.
How is Constitutional law created?
Established through a constitutional convention
, How is Statutory law created?
- Bill is proposed by legislator in one house (and at federal level).
-Bill must be approved by both houses of legislature.
-Bills must then be signed by chief executive, or vetoed. 2/3 majority of both houses required to
override veto.
How is administrative law created?
Regulations are created by delegation of the legislative power to the administrative agencies.
How is common law created?
Arises from the interpretation of legal principles by courts to the specific situation before the
court.
How is constitutional law modified?
Federally, it takes 2/3 majority.
Can use power of initiative at the state level
How is Statutory Law modified?
Same process as creation
Federally, only legislators. In OK, citizens have the power of initiative.
How is administrative law modified?
Same process as creation
Get on a commission // council // board
How is Common Law modified?
