Civics Review

When a crime is committed, what type of law is this?

• Criminal
• Civil

When a disagreement is settled between two people, what type of law is this?

• Criminal

• Civil

Laws can come from all of the following sources except?

• Constitutions
• Statutes
• Regulations
• Police Officers

When a soldier fails to return to base, what type of law is this?

• Juvenile
• Military
• Civil
• Criminal

What gives Congress the power to pass laws for the country?

• state constitutions
• U.S. Constitution
• judges
• The President

What source of law is the "supreme law" of the country?

• Iowa Constitution
• US Constitution
• US Code
• Regulations

State statutes often allow local governments to pass laws that are called...

• bills
• resolutions
• ordinances
• statutes

The person who files a lawsuit in civil court is called the...

• prosecution
• defense
• plaintiff

The Supreme Court decided that all schools should eliminate dress codes. Does that interpretation need to be followed in the future?

• Yes
• No

Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00 a.m. and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. 

• Military Law
• Juvenile Law
• Civil Law
• Criminal Law