QUESTION 7 We are often taught that the legislative branch makes the laws, the executive branch carries out the laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws. While this is true, it is only part of the story. In this essay, you should discuss how each branch plays a part in creating U.S. law. In order to receive full credit, you should (1) identify each branch of government and explain it's role in creating U.S. law; and (2) use proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. Your response will be graded using the rubric below:

QUESTION 8 Selina, a paralegal, is performing some research on a legal topic. She came across the controling statute that is on point for the issue. She emailed the citation to the statute to the supervising attorney saying her research is complete. Selina then stopped working on the issue and moved onto something else. In this essay, you should discuss what Selina should have done after locating the statute. You should also explain the relationship among statutes, regulations, and cases. In order to receive full credit for this essay, your response should (1) explain a general legal process/method that Selina should have followed; (2) explain the relationship among statutes, regulations, and cases; and (3) use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Question 9 Plaintiff wants to file a personal injury action, but is not sure in which court she should file the paperwork. Both the plaintiff and defendant reside in Erie County and the injury occurred in the same county. In this essay, you should identify in which court the plaintiff should initially file her law suit, as well as outline the appellate courts to which she would appeal (i.e. outline trial court --> appellate court --. court of last resort). In this essay, you should also define jurisdiction and explain why it is important to know in which jurisdiction you are. You should also explain whether or not you would ever look outside your jurisdiction for primary souces of law. In order to receive full credit for this essay, your response should: (1) outline appropriate court structure; (2) define and explain jurisdiction; (3) explain when/why you would use law outside of your jurisdiction; and (4) use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Your essay will be graded using the following rubric: