What Is the Branch of Public Law in Which Judges

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is the branch of public law in which judges decide whether a government official or body has acted within its mandate or statutory authority?

• A) common law
• B) civil law
• C) administrative law
• D) constitutional law

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Definitions:

Admission of Fact

The acknowledgment and acceptance of a fact as true, often in the context of legal proceedings.

U.S. District Courts

Federal courts that serve as the trial-level courts in the United States federal court system, handling both civil and criminal cases.

Trial Courts

The courts where cases are first heard, involving the presentation of evidence and legal arguments to a judge or jury.

Federal Court System

The three-tiered judicial system of the United States consisting of district courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court, which interprets and applies federal laws and Constitution.