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Sources of American Law & Ethical Theories
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12/03/2010

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Term
U. S. President Johnson signed into law a bill that Congress sent to him. The Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional a month later. Which
government branch is President Johnson
representing?
Definition
Executive
Term
U. S. President Johnson signed into law a bill that Congress sent to him. The Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional a month later. Which
government branch is the Supreme Court
representing?
Definition
Judicial
Term
Mark and Brenda present opposing sides of a case. The judge will rule in favor of the person who presents the strongest argument. Which type of system is this?
Definition
Adversarial
Term
U. S. President Johnson signed into law a bill that Congress sent to him. The Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional a month later. Which government branch is Congress representing?
Definition
Legislative
Term
In war, captains understand a few of their soldiers will die. This is done so that thousands of people will live in freedom after the war. Which ethical theory supports this reasoning?
Definition
The Greatest Good
Term
Sally said she would never run a stop sign unless she was taking someone to the hospital for an emergency. What ethical theory would she use in this situation?
Definition
Feelings and Opinions
Term
Medical researchers that test on animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a
few animals. Which ethical theory are they using?
Definition
The Greatest Good
Term
Where did common law originate and develop?
Definition
England
Term
Congressman Thomas Smith of South Dakota is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The position of representative is a part of which branch of government?
Definition
Legislative
Term
What legal concept did the United States adopt when it gained independence?
Definition
English Common Law
Term
Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which ethical theory is she using?
Definition
Consequential Reasoning
Term
When the United States gained independence, what legal concept was adopted in the Constitution?
Definition
English Common Law
Term
Majority votes determine which laws Congress will pass. This is an example of which type of ethical theory?
Definition
Rule-based Reasoning
Term
What is unwritten law based on local customs and traditions?
Definition
Common Law
Term
What are rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability and justice?
Definition
Laws
Term
Law established by a court and thereafter referred to in similar cases is called what?
Definition
Law of Precedent
Term
The laws of the United States that govern society are closely connected to what religion?
Definition
Christianity
Term
The term precedent refers to what concept of law?
Definition
Follow previous court decisions
Term
What name is given to the first ten amendments to the US Constitution?
Definition
Bill of Rights
Term
Who may review the final decision by an
administrative agency?
Definition
Supreme Court
Term
Why does the legislature create administrative agencies?
Definition
To regulate activitie for the public
Term
What is the supreme law of the United States?
Definition
US Constitution
Term
The laws of Saudia Arabia that govern society are closely connected to what religion?
Definition
Islam
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