Topic #7 The Judicial Branch - Types of Law

What term describes law based on the U.S. Constitution, state constitutions, and court rulings?

• constitutional law

• administrative law

• common law

• statutory law

What term describes law that regulates federal and state government agencies not covered by constitutional law?

• constitutional law

• administrative law

• common law

• equity

What type of law describes law that is based on tradition and custom?

• Administrative law

• equity

• common law

• statutory law

What type of law is intended to stop wrongs before they happen?

• common law

• statutory law

• constitutional law

• equity

____________________________ is law that regulates citizens' behavior and protects the public order.

• Criminal law

• Civil law

• Tort law

• Family law

A _______________________________ is a minor crime where you might receive a ticket.

• felony

• petty offense

• misdemeanor

• manslaughter

All of the following are types of petty offenses except:

• minor trespassing

• simple assault

• disturbing the piece

• parking illegally

A _________________________ is more serious than a petty offense and may involve jail time or a fine.

• felony

• petty offense

• misdemeanor

• manslaughter

A ________________________ is a serious crime and may result in prison or even death depending on the severity.

• felony

• petty offense

• misdemeanor

• manslaughter

All of the following are considered misdemeanors except:

• speeding

• vandalism

• stealing

• writing bad checks