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Mastering Federal Statutory Research

Mastering Statutory Research is a guide designed to demystify the world of statutes, providing readers with essential tools and knowledge needed to conduct effective legal research.

Review Questions

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

TRUE/FALSE

Congress meets in two-year periods.  Each years is known as a session.T/F

Bills not passed before Congress adjourns must be reintroduced to be considered again for passage.T/F

The legislative process in the states largely parallels that of the legislative process of the federal government.T/F

MULTIPLE GUESS

The session law of the United States are chronologically organized in the:

a. United States Code

b. United States Constitution

c. United States Statutes at Large

d. None of the above

The session laws of the United States are topically organized in the:

a. United States Code

b. United States Constitution

c. United States Statutes at Large

d. None of the above

The official source of the laws of the United States is published by:

a. Lexis Publishing

b. The United States Government Printing Office

c. West Publishing

d. None of the above

SHORT ANSWER

What are editorial enhancements?

Name two editorial enhancements: