Sets of Legislative Codes, Laws, or Rules That Are Enacted

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sets of legislative codes, laws, or rules that are enacted by duly authorized lawmaking bodies or offices are broadly known as

• A) civil law.
• B) martial law.
• C) case law.
• D) common law.
• E) executive law.

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Definitions:

Presidential Appointments

Positions within the federal government, including cabinet secretaries and federal judges, that are appointed by the President of the United States, often with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Citizens' Rights

The legal entitlements and protections granted to individuals by a country's government, which can include civil, political, and social rights.

Philadelphia Convention

The Philadelphia Convention, also known as the Constitutional Convention of 1787, was a meeting where the Constitution of the United States was created, replacing the Articles of Confederation.

Revenue Bills

Legislation focused on raising money for the government primarily through taxation or borrowing.