Question

how was the magna carta important to the development of the u.s. legal system?

○ a it promoted the idea of social contract, especially protection for individual rights.
○ b it led to the creation of judicial review, which limited the power of the monarch.
○ c it helped define justice, setting standards for sentencing by judges and courts.
○ d it defined roles for government, such as the work of agencies and legislatures.

question 2 (4 points)
(01.02 mc)
which statement is true about the supremacy clause of the u.s. constitution?

○ a it declares that a state level supreme court can declare federal laws invalid.
○ b it ensures federal officials cannot make laws that interfere with state law.
○ c it ensures federal officials cannot take on duties delegated to the state government.
○ d it declares that the constitution and federal laws are the highest laws in the nation.

question 3 (4 points)
(01.03 mc)
which conflict would be under federal jurisdiction?

○ a a homeowner installs a fence. his neighbor claims the fence is on her property.
○ b a citizen goes to vote but is denied. the state says the person is not qualified to vote.
○ c a person is accused of stealing people’s money by tricking them through manipulative online messages.
○ d two drivers have a major car accident. each driver claims the other is at fault and should pay for the damage and r

Explanation:

1. The Magna Carta established limits on absolute authority and emphasized individual rights against arbitrary rule, influencing U.S. legal principles like due process.
2. The Supremacy Clause (Article VI) prioritizes federal law over state law, making federal authority supreme in valid areas.
3. Voting rights are protected by federal laws (e.g., Voting Rights Act), so disputes over voting qualification fall under federal jurisdiction.

Answer:

a. It promoted the idea of social contract, especially protection for individual rights.
d. It declares that the Constitution and federal laws are the highest laws in the nation.
b. A citizen goes to vote but is denied. The state says the person is not qualified to vote.