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Legal Research, Writing, And Advocacy (LRWA) Practice Exam

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Laws referred to by a common or popular name are called what?
Correct Answer:
Preamble
Explanation:
A statute is often known by a name that people recognize in everyday use, which is its popular name. This is the label that sticks in common speech and practice, as opposed to the formal wording used in drafting. The official title is the formal, longer designation that appears in the statute’s text, while the preamble is the introductory portion stating the purpose, and a case name is the designation of a court decision. So, when a law is referred to by a common or popular name, that designation is its popular name. For example, the Patriot Act is widely known by that popular name, even though its official long title is much more expansive.

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