Author Question: The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and ... (Read 12 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. The United States Code is prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives. Discuss why the United States Code is preferable to the Statutes at Large when conducting legal research.

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Question 2

What is the name of the annotated version of the United States Code published by Lexis?

A) United States Code Annotated (U.S.C.A.)
B) United States Code Service, Lawyers Edition (U.S.C.S.)
C) Revised United States Code
D) Annotated Federal Code

Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The United States Statutes at Large are organized chronologically by sessions of Congress and date. The United States Code is organized by topic under different titles. Looking at other codes under similar topics gives the researcher a better overall view of the law.

Answer to Question 2

B