Question 1

Judicial lawmaking includes all of the following types except _____________.

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The answer of Judicial lawmaking includes all of the following...

Question 2

What does stare decisis mean?

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Stare decisis is a legal principle that means "stand by what has been decided," referring to the practice of following precedents set by previous court decisions.

Question 3

Lawmaking by precedent is based on which doctrine?

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The answer of Lawmaking by precedent is based on which...

Question 4

Following precedents results in all of the following characteristics of law except _____________.

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Following precedents may result in predictability, certainty, and continuity, but it does not necessarily ensure morality. The morality of a law depends on individual perspectives and cultural values.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a reason why statues are sometimes unclear?

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None of the other answer choices have to do with the clarity or lack thereof in the language of the statute. Choice B refers to the frequency of publication, which may be inconvenient but does not affect the clarity of the statute.

Question 6

Influences on the lawmaking process include all but which of the following?

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The previous penal code is a foundation for the lawmaking process, not an influence. It provides a legal framework and precedent for creating new laws, whereas influences like social science, interest groups, and public opinion actively shape and affect the direction and content of new legislation.

Question 7

What is an amicus curiae?

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An amicus curiae is a friend of the court brief, filed by a person or group who is not a party to a particular case but has an interest in its outcome. The brief is intended to provide information and arguments that may help the court make its decision.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of an interest group?

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The LLBNO is not a known interest group or organization. The NAACP, ACLU, and AARP are all well-known interest groups focused on promoting the interests of their members and advocating for specific policy goals.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a type of public opinion influence on lawmakers?

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There is no type of public opinion influence known as "inverse." The other three choices (group, direct, and indirect) are all types of influence on lawmakers from public opinion.

Question 10

The use of polls in lawmaking is generally _____________.

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The answer of The use of polls in lawmaking is...

Question 11

This study had a profound impact on school busing in the 1960s:

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The Coleman Report, released in 1966, analyzed the effectiveness of different types of schools and concluded that the most important factor in a student's academic achievement was their socioeconomic background rather than the school they attended. This finding had a significant impact on school busing practices as it led to the implementation of busing programs with the goal of achieving racial and socioeconomic integration in schools.

Question 12

This book about the Chicago stockyards created a furor after its publication:

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"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair created a furor after its publication due to its exposé of the unsanitary and dangerous conditions of the meatpacking industry in Chicago. The book led to widespread outrage and ultimately led to the passage of food safety regulations such as the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act.

Question 13

This attorney wrote Unsafe at Any Speed:

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Ralph Nader wrote Unsafe at Any Speed.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of the way mass media influences lawmakers?

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All of the given events - Iran-Contra, Watergate, and Whitewater - are examples of mass media influencing lawmakers. In each case, the media coverage of the events played a significant role in shaping public opinion and putting pressure on lawmakers to take action.

Question 15

The most important legal task of legislative bodies is to make law.

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The primary function of legislative bodies is to make laws, which influence the behavior of individuals, businesses, and other organizations.

Question 16

Legislation is the only way laws can be enacted in the United States.

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In the United States, laws can also be enacted through regulations by administrative agencies, executive orders by the President, and case law established by judicial decisions, in addition to legislation passed by Congress.

Question 17

Most of the code of federal regulations is composed of criminal law.

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Most of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is not composed of criminal law, but rather administrative law governing various agencies and industries in the United States. Criminal law is primarily found in the United States Code, Title 18.

Question 18

Most agencies can choose which method of lawmaking to use.

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Most agencies have the discretion to choose between rulemaking and adjudication as the method of lawmaking.

Question 19

Just like a court, an agency must wait for issues to be brought before it.

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Agencies have the authority to initiate investigations or rule-making processes on their own, without waiting for issues to be brought before them. They can act proactively to enforce regulations and standards.

Question 20

Over the years, judicial lawmaking has increased.

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Judicial lawmaking, also known as the development of common law through court decisions, has increased over time as courts make rulings on controversial social issues and as legislative bodies fail to act on certain issues.

Quiz 4: Lawmaking