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Sources of Law

Authored by Stephen Henn

Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Unwritten law based on previous court decisions is known as

Statute law

Common Law

Moral Law

Constitutional Law

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Laws passed by cities, towns, and villages are called

decrees

ordinances

acts

moral laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The fundamental written law of a state or nation that defines the rights and duties of individuals and describes the powers and limitations of government is called

Business Law

Common Law

Constitutional Law

An Ordinance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Laws enacted by legislative bodies that protect society from the harmful acts of individuals and that impose fines or imprisonment for violations are called

Moral Laws

Civil Laws

Natural Laws

Criminal Laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Laws that protect the rights and property of individuals from harm by other individuals and that provide remedies for any harm caused are called

Civil Laws

Criminal Laws

Constitutional Laws

Administrative Laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tate maliciously broke into her neighbor’s house. Tate’s action is governed by

Criminal Law

Natural Law

Equity Law

Administrative Law

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After common law is revised and adopted by a state legislature, it is known as

Administrative Law

Commercial Law

Federal Law

Statute Law

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