NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Questions And Answers 2024 Latest Quiz
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NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Questions And Answers 2024 Latest Quiz
English Common Law ANS a system in which laws develop through the courts by case decisions (United States is primarily based off of this.
Common Law ANS a system of law based on precedent and customs
stare decisis ANS Le...
NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Questions And
Answers 2024 Latest Quiz
English Common Law ANS a system in which laws develop through the courts by case decisions (United States
is primarily based off of this.
Common Law ANS a system of law based on precedent and customs
stare decisis ANS Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases
A constitution ANS the fundamental principles or precedents of a nation or state which determine the powers
and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people subject to it
The constitution was specifically drafted to: ANS "to form a more perfect union" and "secure the blessings of
liberty"
The Supremacy Clause ANS Federal law is supreme over state law (conflict-of-laws rule)
Three branches of government ANS Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What two separate bodies or chambers are in the Legislative Branch? ANS House of Representatives and Senate
What does Congress have the power to do? ANS power to enact laws, raise and appropriate funds, declare war,
and impeach officials
Who is the head of the executive branch? ANS President of the United States
What does the executive branch have the power to do ? ANS the power to enforce the laws of the nation
Who does the executive branch include? ANS President , Vice President , Cabinet, Executive Departments and
other federal agencies
What did Marbury v. Madison establish? ANS Judicial Review
, What is Judicial Review? ANS The courts determine the constitutionality of executive and legislative acts
What is the legislative branch responsible for? ANS Enacting and providing the money necessary to operate the
government
What is the executive branch responsible for? ANS Implementing and administering the laws enacted by the
legislature
What is the judicial branch responsible for? ANS Interpreting the Constitution and laws and applying these
interpretation to cases and controversies brought before the courts
What does the 10th Amendment provide ? ANS that powers that are not delegated to the federal government and
are not prohibited by the Constitution, are reserved to the states respectively or to the people
What is an important power of state legislatures? ANS The authority to create political subdivisions such as
counties and cities within each state
What is the United States Constitution? ANS a written document that describes the powers of federal and state
governments and the relationships between the branches of government in the federal system
What is judicial review ? ANS The meaning and intent of the Constitution are interpreted by the courts
What is Statutory Law? ANS the codified body of laws containing specific acts or statutes passed by the
legislature
Under the doctrine of judicial review what do courts have the power to do? ANS determine the constitutionality
of a statute or other governmental actions
What is stare decisis? ANS The courts look to past judicial opinions involving similar issues to guide their
decisions in later cases
What is administrative law? ANS refers to the body of law and legal principles that deal with the creation ,
administration, and regulation of federal, state and local governmental agencies
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