SS.7.C.3.10 Sources and Types of Law

This type of law deals with public safety, 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

Connie Hargrave’s tree fell in the storm last week and damaged the car of her neighbor, Andy Collin. Connie did not have insurance that covered this type of accident and has not paid Andy for the damage. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. Which type of law does this deal with?

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• juvenile

Which type of law focuses on interpreting (explaining) the U.S. Constitution, the limit's of government power and individual rights?

• civil law

• constitutional law

• common law

• Military Law (Uniform Code of Military Justice)

Laws passed by legislative or lawmaking branches of government like a Parliament, Congress or a state legislature are called?

• Common Law

• civil law

• statutory law

• Constitutional Law

What type of law, after the year 1066, was formed by English judges looking at past court cases to make new court decisions?

• Administrative law

• equity

• common law

• statutory law

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

• felony

• petty offense

• misdemeanor

• manslaughter

A disagreement brought to the courts for a resolution

• UCMJ
• delinquent
• lawsuit
• precedent

When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL). Which type of law is being described?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

A 16 year old boy was caught on tape robbing a gas station.  He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary.

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law