Identify the types of law

Joseph has decided to build a fence around his property to prevent his neighbor’s dog from destroying his yard. Joseph’s neighbor realizes the fence is crossing onto his property. He asks Joseph to move the fence, but Joseph refuses. The neighbor decides to take this to court. What type of law does this represent?

• Constituitonal Law

• Civil Law

• Military Law

• Criminal Law

3.14 The statement below is from a document.
What conclusion can be drawn from the statement?

•  It is illegal to suspend trash collection.
•  It is illegal to suspend police services.
•  It is illegal to suspend mail delivery.
• It is illegal to suspend fire services.

3.11 The diagram below provides details about the U.S. court system.
Which court completes the diagram?

• Court of Veterans Appeals
• Court of Appeals
• Military Courts
• Claims Courts

A man was accused of attacking another man. He was brought into police custody and interrogated for 2 hours. Prior to the interrogation, he was never informed that he had the right to remain silent or to have a lawyer present. During the interrogation, he signed a confession. What type of law does this represent?

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Military Law

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

Beth was driving to work when she looked at her phone for moment because she received a text message. Due to this, she ended up hitting a car in front of her. In a moment of panic, she quickly drives away without taking responsibility. What type of law does this represent?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

What type of law focuses on interpreting the U.S. Constitution?

• civil law

• criminal law

• constitutional law

• statutory 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

Brady was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was later arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison. What type of law does this represent?

• Military Law

• Constitutional Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

What type of law deals with crimes and the punishments for those crimes?

• civil law

• criminal law

• constitutional law

• statutory law