Sources and Types of Laws

Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people.

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military

(a) Any member of the armed forces who–  (1) without authority goes or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to remain away therefrom permanently . . . is guilty of desertion.     

What is the source of this law? 

•  statutory law
• common law
• administrative law 
• military law

Mary was pulled over by the police at 2:00 am and charged with breaking the CURFEW law...

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people?

• Civil

• Constitutional

• Criminal

• Military

This type of law includes a focus on the rights of individuals.

• civil

• criminal

• military

• constitutional

This type of law deals with civilian crime, punishment, and justice.

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military

This type of law includes a specialized code that deals with certain situations involving those in the armed forces.

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military

Law that is assumed based on previous legal decisions.

• Case Law

• Common Law

• Regulations

• Statutory Law

The State Government cannot make a law that conflicts or goes against Federal Law or the U.S Constitution.

• Common Law

• Constitutional Law

• Statutory Law

• Civil Law

Karen ordered an iPhone online and was so excited to get it in the mail. At work, she showed it to all her co-workers. One co-worker, Kelly, accidently dropped her phone on the floor, cracking the screen. Kelly refused to pay to fix the phone, so Karen took the matter to court. What type of law does this represent?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constituional Law

• Military Law