In the Revised Statutes numbering, which term denotes the first element?

• A. Title
• B. Chapter
• C. Section
• D. Subsection

Answer: (A)

The first element in Revised Statutes numbering designates the broad subject area covered by the statutes in that collection. This top-level label is called the Title and it sets the overall topic under which related chapters are organized. Within that Title, the structure then narrows: a Chapter handles a more specific portion of the subject, a Section contains a particular provision within that Chapter, and a Subsection further divides that provision for precise details. So the Title is the best answer because it is the starting point that identifies the general topic, with Chapters, Sections, and Subsections following to drill down into the exact rules.