3.10 Types of Laws

Which of these statements describes a civil case?

• A crime has been committed.

• A jury or judge decides guilt or innocence of the accused.

• State and local governments are not involved.

• The court decides in favor of one side or another.

Laws that involve a person under the age of 18 are called:

• Civil

• Criminal

• Juvenile

• Constitutional

What ancient code of law established the principle of an "eye for an eye"?

• Roman Law

• Justinian Law

• Cuneiform Law

• Hammurabi's Code

Which part of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV (4)

Which country's legal system most influenced the United States?

• China

• England

• France

• Canada

The two kinds of cases that courts hear are:

• criminal and civil cases

• criminal and federal cases

• federal cases and state cases

• private cases and public cases

Connie Hargrave's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of her neighbor Andy Collins. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. Which type of lawsuit will this be?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Constitutional

• Military

Julie was pulled over by police at 2:00 am and was charged with breaking curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. Which court relates to this case?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

Which constitutional right of American citizens does Hammurai violate?

• Right of a person to bear arms

• A person's protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• Freedom of speech

• Protection from illegal searches and seizures

The U.S. Supreme Court hears cases that deal with:

• criminal law

• constitutional law

• civil law

• juvenile law