Sources and Types of Law Practice Flashcard

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Good laws have all of these qualities EXCEPT: They are fair, They are useful, They are oppressive, They are easily enforceable, They are for the common good

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They are oppressive

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These laws include more serious crimes such as felonies or less serious crimes such as misdemeanors.

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Criminal Laws

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These laws include a wide range of subjects such as personal injury, divorce, taxes, property, and employment.

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Civil Laws

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What type of law deals with people under the age of 18?

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Juvenile Law

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A crime punishable by imprisonment for more than a year in a state prison or federal prison or by a fine of more than $1,000, or both, or death is a(n)

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Felony

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A disagreement brought to the courts for a resolution

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lawsuit

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Decisions made by COURTS and Judges in prior cases that must be followed in future cases are:

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precedents

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A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county or city jail for one year or less, a fine of $1,000 or less or both is called a(n)

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Misdemeanor

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When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL. What type of law is this?

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Military Law

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A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. What type of law does this scenario represent? Options: Military Law, Juvenile Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law

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Criminal Law