Understanding Consumer Law: Enactment and Application of Laws
This comprehensive worksheet delves into the different types of laws such as Constitutional Law, Statutory Law, Administrative Law, Case Law, and Ordinances. It provides insights on who enacts these laws and explores scenarios to determine the type of law that would likely apply. Enrich your knowledge of consumer laws and legal systems with this interactive content.
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Consumer Law Chapter 1 Worksheet
Determine who enacts each of the following types of laws: 1. Constitutional Law is enacted by: A. Congress B. Agencies C. The People D. Judges E. Local Govt.
Determine who enacts each of the following types of laws: 2. Statutory Law is enacted by: A. Congress B. Agencies C. The People D. Judges E. Local Govt.
Determine who enacts each of the following types of laws: 3. Administrative Law is enacted by: A. Congress B. Agencies C. The People D. Judges E. Local Govt.
Determine who enacts each of the following types of laws: 4. Case Law is enacted by: A. Congress B. Agencies C. The People D. Judges E. Local Govt.
Determine who enacts each of the following types of laws: 4. Ordinances are enacted by: A. Congress B. Agencies C. The People D. Judges E. Local Govt.
Determine which type of law would most likely apply: 1. A person s rights as a citizen A. case B. constitutional C. administrative D. statutory
Determine which type of law would most likely apply: 2. A car registration requirement A. case B. constitutional C. administrative D. statutory
Determine which type of law would most likely apply: 3. Congress ordered warnings on cigarette packaging. A. case B. constitutional C. administrative D. statutory
Determine which type of law would most likely apply: 4. A conflict between a landlord and tenant A. business B. constitutional C. administrative D. statutory
Determine which type of law would most likely apply: 4. emission requirements for new autos A. business B. constitutional C. administrative D. statutory
Which law prevails in the following situation? #1 A state statute conflicts with a state constitution #2 state constitution conflicts with federal constitution #3 a local ordinance conflicts with a state statute
Section IV Analyze this
IV. Robert maintains a trap door opening from the sidewalk in front of his store into the basement of his store. The trap door didn t close smoothly and Joe Black tripped on the door and fell against the store front plate glass window and shattered it. Can Robert sue Joe Black for the damage to his window? Can Joe Black recover damages for the harm done to him?
IV. Robert maintains a trap door opening from the sidewalk in front of his store into the basement of his store. The trap door didn t close smoothly and Joe Black tripped on the door and fell against the store front plate glass window and shattered it. Can Robert sue Joe Black for the damage to his window? No. Robert was negligent in the matter of the trap door and therefore liable for resulting damages. Can Joe Black recover damages for the harm done to him? Yes. Injuries were a result of Robert s negligence.
DEEP THOUGHTS How does one become a lawyer?
