AAERT Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) Practice Test

What is the correct format for citing a law in the United States Code?

1. 27 (a)(1)(B)3423 U.S.C.

2. 27 U.S.C. 3423(a)(1)(B)

3. U.S.C. 27 3423(a)(1(B)

4. 27 3423(a)(1(B) U.S.C.

The correct answer is: 27 U.S.C. 3423(a)(1)(B)

The format for citing a law in the United States Code is specific and standardized to ensure clarity and consistency. The correct citation format includes several key elements: the title number, the name of the code (United States Code abbreviated as U.S.C.), the section number, and, if applicable, any subsections. In the selected answer, the citation is structured correctly as follows: "27 U.S.C. 3423(a)(1)(B)." This format begins with the title number, which is 27, followed immediately by the abbreviation for the United States Code (U.S.C.). Following that, the section number being cited is 3423, which is presented in a clear sequential format. The remaining parenthetical elements indicate specific subsections and further details about the law, accurately enclosed within parentheses. The overall structure adheres to the conventions of legal citation, making it easily understandable and traceable within legal documents. This ensures that anyone reviewing the citation can locate the exact provision being referenced in the U.S. Code without confusion. The other choices presented do not comply with these established citation standards, either by misplacing elements, using incorrect abbreviations, or not respecting the proper sequence and formatting of sections and subsections.