Types of Law

The Code of Hammurabi is the first law that is written down in history. This supports what idea?

• rule of law

• misdemeanor

• due process

• precedent

The Florida legislature passes a bill that requires all school buildings be locked while students are on campus. The governor signs this bill into law. This is an example of:

• Case law

• Constitutional law

• Statutory law

• precedent

A married couple decides to get divorced. They disagree on who gets what. A judge hears both sides and makes a decision. What type of law is this?

• case law

• constitutional law

• criminal law

• civil law

A judge is deciding a civil case. Two years ago, a similar case was heard by a judge from the same county. The judge looks at the case from two years ago to help her make her decision. What type of law is this?

• case law

• constitutional law

• juvenile law

• criminal law

Mr. Salt's children were made to say The Lord's Prayer at their public school. He believes this violates their 1st amendment rights and sues their school. This is an example of what type of law?

• civil law

• statutory law

• case law

• constitutional law