BLAW Exam 1: Review Practice Questions &
Answers.
Which part of the government creates statutory law?
A. Voters
B. Courts
C. Executive
D. Legislature - CORRECT ANSWER D
The Florida Legislature passed a law prohibiting masks in public buildings. What type of law is this?
A. Ordinance
B. State statute
C. Executive Order
D. Federal statute - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which of the following is a "Uniform" statutory law prepared by the National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State Law?
A. Uniform Commercial Code
B. U.S. Constitution
C. Federal Register
D. Uniform Federal Code - CORRECT ANSWER A
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law drafted the Uniform Commercial Code
(UCC). The UCC is adopted by?
A. The Federal Government
B. Cities
C. States
D. The Executive - CORRECT ANSWER C
,The President of the United States wants to eliminate wasteful spending. The President creates a law
prohibiting federal agencies from purchasing paper clips. What type of law may the President
independently create?
A. Ordinance
B. State statute
C. Executive Order
D. Federal statute - CORRECT ANSWER C
. The EPA enforces regulations related to the environment. Which part of the government creates
regulations?
A. The executive
B. U.S. Constitution
C. Administrative agencies
D. City councils - CORRECT ANSWER C
OSHA regulates workplace safety. OSHA created a law requiring hospitals to protect its workforce
against Covid-19. Which type of law is this?
A. Constitutional
B. Common Law
C. Ordinance
D. Regulation - CORRECT ANSWER D
A system of law that developed primarily on legal precedent is known as:
A. Sharia Law
B. Civil Law
C. Common Law
D. Statutory Law.
E. Constitutional Law - CORRECT ANSWER C
, The common law system relies on which of the following:
A. written codes or statutes
B. rule 11
C. stare decisis
D. constitutional law
E. administrative regulations - CORRECT ANSWER C
The doctrine of "stare decisis" is most closely associated with:
A. Statutes passed by Congress
B. Criminal Law.
C. Executive orders issued by the President of the U.S.
D. Religious Law
E. Common Law - CORRECT ANSWER E
In 1803 the U.S. Supreme Court decided the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison. This case established
the legal precedent that the final interpretation of the U.S. Constitution is within the authority of:
A. Congress.
B. The Attorney General
C. The Secretary of State.
D. The President
E. The U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER E
Fictitious fact pattern: The Massachusetts legislature creates a statute making it a criminal offense to
disparage Tom Brady or Bill Belichick (both famous employees of the New England Patriots football
team). Which branch of government has the power to decide whether the Massachusetts statute is
constitutional?
A. No part of government may determine that a state statute is unconstitutional
B. The U.S. Department of Justice because the agency's enabling statute grants judicial review powers
C. The U.S. President because the executive has power to enforce or deny laws under the constitution
Answers.
Which part of the government creates statutory law?
A. Voters
B. Courts
C. Executive
D. Legislature - CORRECT ANSWER D
The Florida Legislature passed a law prohibiting masks in public buildings. What type of law is this?
A. Ordinance
B. State statute
C. Executive Order
D. Federal statute - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which of the following is a "Uniform" statutory law prepared by the National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State Law?
A. Uniform Commercial Code
B. U.S. Constitution
C. Federal Register
D. Uniform Federal Code - CORRECT ANSWER A
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law drafted the Uniform Commercial Code
(UCC). The UCC is adopted by?
A. The Federal Government
B. Cities
C. States
D. The Executive - CORRECT ANSWER C
,The President of the United States wants to eliminate wasteful spending. The President creates a law
prohibiting federal agencies from purchasing paper clips. What type of law may the President
independently create?
A. Ordinance
B. State statute
C. Executive Order
D. Federal statute - CORRECT ANSWER C
. The EPA enforces regulations related to the environment. Which part of the government creates
regulations?
A. The executive
B. U.S. Constitution
C. Administrative agencies
D. City councils - CORRECT ANSWER C
OSHA regulates workplace safety. OSHA created a law requiring hospitals to protect its workforce
against Covid-19. Which type of law is this?
A. Constitutional
B. Common Law
C. Ordinance
D. Regulation - CORRECT ANSWER D
A system of law that developed primarily on legal precedent is known as:
A. Sharia Law
B. Civil Law
C. Common Law
D. Statutory Law.
E. Constitutional Law - CORRECT ANSWER C
, The common law system relies on which of the following:
A. written codes or statutes
B. rule 11
C. stare decisis
D. constitutional law
E. administrative regulations - CORRECT ANSWER C
The doctrine of "stare decisis" is most closely associated with:
A. Statutes passed by Congress
B. Criminal Law.
C. Executive orders issued by the President of the U.S.
D. Religious Law
E. Common Law - CORRECT ANSWER E
In 1803 the U.S. Supreme Court decided the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison. This case established
the legal precedent that the final interpretation of the U.S. Constitution is within the authority of:
A. Congress.
B. The Attorney General
C. The Secretary of State.
D. The President
E. The U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER E
Fictitious fact pattern: The Massachusetts legislature creates a statute making it a criminal offense to
disparage Tom Brady or Bill Belichick (both famous employees of the New England Patriots football
team). Which branch of government has the power to decide whether the Massachusetts statute is
constitutional?
A. No part of government may determine that a state statute is unconstitutional
B. The U.S. Department of Justice because the agency's enabling statute grants judicial review powers
C. The U.S. President because the executive has power to enforce or deny laws under the constitution
