3.10 Types and sources of Law / court levels

Connie Hargraves tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of her neighbor, Andy Collin. Connie did not have insurance that covered his type of accident and has not paid Andy for the damage and he decides to sue Connie. What type of lawsuit would this be?

• Military

• Criminal

• Civil

• Constitutional

Which actions reflect the fundamental principle of rule of law?

• Government leaders can change the law without notice

• Decision by the government that are based on the law

• period people accused of crimes against the state are tried in secret

• the different social classes enjoys their legal rights and privileges

Why are they historical law codes like Hammurabi’s code and the 12 tables, significant?

• the establishment new economic system

• they establish official religions

• they established Democratic governments

• they establish written laws for the entire community

Jack sues Jill in Florida Circuit Court for personal injury. Jack claims Jill hit him while she was driving carelessly and texting on her Phone. Jill denies his claim. On what grounds could the judge grant Jack's request for summary judgment on this claim?

• the judge doesn't think that Jill’s witnesses are very believable

• the jury has indicated that it prefers Jack's version of the accident

• many experts believe that texting while driving is likely to cause accidents

• the evidence in Jack's favor is so overwhelming that it would be unreasonable to think otherwise

The Diagram shows details about the law

Which phase completes the diagram about the law

• separation of powers

• sources of American law

• enforcement of contractual agreements

• historical laws of codes

Jack lives in Miami. He has a contract dispute with a hotel owner in Tampa for less than $15,000. In which the court should Jack seek help?

• in the US District Court

• Florida Circuit Court

• Florida County court

• Florida District Court of appeal

The diagram helps steps in the civil case in Florida.

Which statement completes the diagram?

• Losing party appeals to the Florida District Court of appeals

• Losing party appeals in Florida County court

• Losing party appeals in the US Circuit Court of appeals

• Losing party appeals to US District Court

The four headlines below deal with incidents involving laws

Which correctly identifies the type of law involving each headline?

• A. 1. civil law 2. state law 3. military law 4. federal law

• B. 1 civil law 2. federal law 3 state law 4 military law

• C. 1 state law 2. civil law 3 criminal law 4. federal law

• D. 1 federal law 2. state law 3. military law 4. civil law

The Code of Hammurabi (1772 BC) includes laws focusing on contracts. What type of U.S. law is based on the Code of Hammurabi?

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military

Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?

• A person robs another person at gunpoint.

• A person is caught breaking into a house.

• A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house.

• A person fails to stop at a red light.