American Legal System

What is the earliest known written code of law?

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Code of Caesar

• The Code of Washington

In which document was the King of England forced to adopt laws made by the people? This document limited the King's power.

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Declaration of Independence

What do we call a universal set of moral principles believed to come from humans' basic sense of right and wrong?

• Natural Law

• Case Law

• Common Law

• Statutory Law

What do we call the body of laws (meaning, all the laws) passed by Congress or a state legislature?

• Natural Law

• Common Law

• Case Law

• Statutory Law

What do we call the body of laws (meaning, all the laws) that are based on previous legal decisions and customs? These were all created by judges.

• Natural Law

• Common Law

• Case Law

• Statutory Law

What do we call the body of laws (meaning, all the laws) that are based on the outcome of previous court cases?

• Natural Law

• Common Law

• Case Law

• Statutory Law

What is another name for a law made by a group of legislators?

• Statute

• Precedent

• Regulation

• Treatise

What is a decision made by a court that serves as an example or guide for future decisions?

• Ruling

• Verdict

• Judgment

• Precedent

This type of law concerns relationships between private parties where no crime has been committed?

• Public Law

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

Which type of law defines crimes, provides punishment for criminal acts, and regulates the conduct of individuals?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law