Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100
Submitted Apr 5 at 11:42pm
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Question 1

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Bill drafting is a collaborative effort.

True

False

Question 2

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Legislative drafting in the United States is a simple process unlike other countries.

True

False

Question 3

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The President and the executive agencies of government can present bills to Congress annually.

True

False

Question 4

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______________ are the place where bills are researched, written, and re-written.

Committees

Executive Agencies

Congressional Offices

Courts

Question 5

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Actors whose behaviors a bill aims to change are called __________.

role occupants

implementing agencies

taxpayers

lobbyists

Question 6

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rules found in legislation?

appropriation

commands

discretion

stipulation

Question 7

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The U.S. Congress did not have a drafting style manual until ____________.

1989

1981

1990

1978

Question 8

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In drafting of a bill many jurisdictions discourage using findings and purposes sections.

True

False

Question 9

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There are ____________ titles in the United States Code.

51

55

45

50

Question 10

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The “grandfather clause” in Texas state legislative drafting is an example of _____________.

a saving provision

a transition provision

a sunset provision

a miscellaneous provision

Question 11

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A __________________ provides for the orderly implementation of legislation.

transition provision

saving provision

miscellaneous provision

sunset provision

Question 12

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An expiration provision used to provide a time or circumstance upon which the power or effectiveness of an act, provision, or specific agency expires is called a __________.

sunset clause

emergency clause

transition clause

dead clause

Question 13

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An enforcement mechanism by which a wrongdoer is made civilly liable to the state or political subdivision for an amount of money is called a __________.

civil penalty

capital penalty

administrative penalty

punitive penalty

Question 14

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A ________ administers an administrative penalty, while a court administers a __________ penalty.

agency, court

court, agency

legislature, executive

agent, judge

Question 15

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The type and range of penalty are virtually unlimited.

True

False

Question 16

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Seizure and forfeiture of property represents a type of nonmonetary penalty.

True

False

Question 17

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____________________ may allow drafters to close loopholes and prevent “willful misinterpretation.”

Definition

Penalty

Drafting

Provision

Question 18

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The United States Code has more than _________________ definitions.

25,000

20,000

35,000

37,000

Question 19

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An intent clause may be useful under which of the following?

Constitutionality

Impeachment

Adjournment

Cloture rule

Question 20

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why a bill should not include an intent section?

Conference

Redundancy

Misuse

Conflict

Quiz Score: 100 out of 100