Introduction to Law and Legal System

A branch of government who has the authority to write regulations.

A provision that places the U.S Constitution and federal laws above state laws.

A provision that places the U.S Constitution and federal laws above state laws.

Has broader power to legislate when compared to state and federal government.

The purpose for which a bill is enacted.

The purpose for which a statute is enacted.

Divides the lawmaking powers between the federal and state governments.

May contain both legislative and executive authority.

A treaty creating obligation to return a criminal or terrorist to another country.

A treaty to which three or more sovereign states are parties.

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Laws made by local governments.

A meeting of party members in a legislative body to determine the party's stand on forthcoming issues.

Has broader power to legislate when compared to state and federal government.

A national meeting of a political party, where delegates formally elect a party's nominee

May contain both legislative and executive
authority.

One reason courts would not enforce laws.

One reason police would not enforce laws.

An agreement or contract between two members of the same branch of Congress.

An agreement or contract between two countries.

A proposed law.

An established and passed law.