Question

1. when dorothen moved into her community and wanted to start a home - based business, the city required her to purchase a $20 permit and to register her business name with the local county government. this situation is an example of __. bma - leb - 2

a. business law
b. constitutional law
c. administrative law
d. criminal law

1. what amendment gave congress the power to collect an income tax? bma - leb - 3

a. the vi amendment
b. the iv amendment
c. the x amendment
d. the xvi amendment

1. the legal systems of all the states except louisiana are based on ______. bma - leb - 2

a. european civil law
b. english common law
c. us common law
d. bill of rights law

1. a federal court has the power to hear: bma - leb - 3

a. any case
b. any case between citizens of different states
c. any criminal case
d. any lawsuit based on a federal statute

1. true or false. state and federal legislatures enact laws called statutes. bma - leb - 3

1. true or false. the latin term, “stare decisis” means “let the decision change”. bma - leb - 3

1. true or false. statute, case law, or administrative decisions are invalid if they conflict with the federal constitution. bma - leb - 2

1. true or false. arbitration is when a third person helps the disputing parties settle their differences. bma - leb - 3

Explanation:

1. Administrative law governs rules set by government agencies for business operations like permits and registrations.
2. The XVI Amendment explicitly granted Congress the power to levy income tax.
3. Most U.S. states follow English Common Law; Louisiana uses a civil law system.
4. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal statutes, among other specific categories.
5. Statutes are laws formally passed by state and federal legislative bodies.
6. "Stare decisis" is a legal doctrine meaning "let the decision stand," prioritizing precedent.
7. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land; any conflicting law or decision is invalid.
8. Arbitration involves a neutral third party making a binding decision, while mediation is the process of a third party helping parties settle differences.

Answer:

1. c. administrative law
2. d. The XVI Amendment
3. b. English Common Law
4. d. Any lawsuit based on a federal statute
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False