Types of Laws

Which of these is not a factor of a good law?

• It is easily understood
• It can be enforced
• Everyone agrees on it
• It is fair

What does the 8th Amendment to the Constitution protect us from?

• Cruel and/or unusual punishment
• Really mean laws
• Laws older than fifty (50) years
• Laws we don't want to follow

What type of laws are rules and regulations put into place to help the Executive Branch carry out its job?

• Executive Orders
• Common law
• Administrative Law
• Criminal Law

What is the idea that every American should be equal under our legal system?

• Judicial Branch
• Equality under law
• Rule of the Judicial Branch
• Rule of Law

Which of the following would fall under Constitutional Law?

• Someone steals a car
• Regulations on the EPA
• Hearings based on the Bill of Rights
• Divorce Hearings

Which of the following would fall under Civil  Law?

• Someone steals a car
• Regulations on the EPA
• Hearings based on the Bill of Rights
• Divorce Hearings

Which of the following is considered a felony?

• Murder
• Vandalism (Graffiti)
• Public Drunkenness
• Petty Theft

What types of laws are also considered Statutory Law?

• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Administrative Law
• All of these

In criminal law cases, what role does the government always play?

• Defendant
• Plaintiff
  
• The Man
• The Victim

What is common law based upon?

• Things that happen often
• Previous court decisions
• Regular people
• Decisions by Mr. Blue