AI: Chapter 15

What is the primary purpose of laws?

• To create chaos

• To encourage disagreements

• To live together peacefully

• To increase crime rates

Which early law code was described as harsh and based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'?

• Justinian Code

• Napoleonic Code

• Code of Hammurabi

• Roman Law

Who was responsible for spreading the Justinian Code to regions conquered during their time?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Emperor Justin

• The Romans

• Hammurabi

What are the two basic types of laws?

• Administrative and Natural

• Criminal and Civil

• Federal and State

• Public and Private

Criminal laws primarily deal with what?

• Government operations

• Economic policies

• Social behaviors

• Environmental issues

What are minor crimes referred to as in legal terms?

• Felonies

• Misdemeanors

• Lawsuits

• Torts

Which type of law is involved when dealing with family-related matters such as divorce and marriage adoptions?

• Constitutional Law

• Civil Law

• Family Law

• Statutory Law

What is the term used for major crimes like murder and rape?

• Misdemeanors

• Felonies

• Torts

• Broken Contracts

What type of cases occur when one party does not fulfill their obligations under a contract?

• Torts

• Broken Contracts

• Family Law

• Statutory Cases

Which type of law deals with the constitution?

• Administrative Law

• Constitutional Law

• Civil Law

• Statutory Law