1. Foundations of Law

Sources Of Law — Quiz

Test your understanding of sources of law with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which legal theory emphasizes that the validity of a law is determined by its adherence to a higher moral or ethical standard, rather than merely its enactment by a recognized authority?

Question 2

In a jurisdiction that follows a common law system, if a court is presented with a novel case for which there is no existing statute, regulation, or direct precedent, what is the most likely approach the court will take to resolve the dispute?

Question 3

The concept of 'supremacy clause' in the U.S. Constitution establishes which of the following hierarchies when federal and state laws conflict?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the legal principle of 'desuetude' as it relates to the enforceability of statutes?

Question 5

When an administrative agency promulgates a new rule, which of the following legal doctrines primarily governs the extent to which courts will defer to the agency's interpretation of an ambiguous statute it is charged with administering?