3.10 Understanding Sources and Types of Law

What is an example of a historical code of law?

• Newton's Laws

• The Periodic Table

• The Law of Gravity

• Hammurabi's Code

What does natural law believe in?

• Fundamental rights and justice existing independently

• Rules of a society

• Laws made by judges only

• Rights given by government

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Magna Carta

• The President's orders

• The U.S. Constitution

• State laws

What are statutes?

• Laws passed by legislatures

• Rules made by teachers

• Decisions made by the king

• Guidelines in sports

What is case law also known as?

• Rare law

• Common law

• Frequent law

• Uncommon law

What does civil law deal with?

• Criminal activities

• Military operations

• Disputes between countries

• Disputes between individuals or entities

What is the purpose of criminal law?

• To organize sports events

• To regulate trade

• To settle family disputes

• To maintain public order

What does constitutional law focus on?

• The study of historical documents

• The interpretation and application of constitutional principles and rights

• The interpretation of novels

• The application of mathematical principles

What governs the conduct of members of the armed forces?

• Military law

• Statutory law

• Criminal law

• Civil law

Which of the following is NOT a source of law mentioned?

• Astrological law

• Natural law

• Case law

• Constitutional law