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2.27: QCrim Law Ch 1-6 to 1-7

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    Which of these is not a source of law?

    • Constitutional
    • Statutory
    • Case
    • Social outcry*

    Which of these is the highest source of law?

    • Constitutional*
    • Statutory
    • Case
    • Social outcry

    Which of these is the lowest source of law?

    • Constitutional
    • Statutory
    • Case*
    • Judicial Review

    When judges rule on the facts of a particular case, they create _____________ law.

    • Constitutional
    • Statutory
    • Case*
    • Judicial Review

    ____________________ laws apply to and regulate individual or private action. These are written (and published) laws that can be enacted in one of two ways. Most are written and voted into law by the legislative branch of government

    • Constitutional
    • Statutory*
    • Case
    • Judicial Review

    ____________________is derived from English common law and compels judges to follow rulings in previous cases.

    • Constitution
    • Stare decisis*
    • Precedent
    • Judicial Review

    A previous case is called ___________________

    • Constitution
    • Stare decisis
    • Precedent*
    • Judicial Review

    Cases must be published to become case law. A published case is also called a ___________________

    • Constitution
    • Stare decisis
    • Precedent
    • Judicial Review*
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