Understanding Sources and Types of Law

Understanding Sources and Types of Law

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Social Studies, History

6th - 8th Grade

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Liam Anderson

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Mr. Wade from VirtualHistory360 reviews Florida's updated Civics Standards, focusing on Standard 3.10, which involves identifying sources and types of law. The video covers historical codes of law, such as Hammurabi's Code and the Twelve Tables, and their influence on modern legal systems. It explains sources of law, including natural, constitutional, statutory, and case law, and types of law, such as civil, criminal, constitutional, and military law. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and subscribe for more educational videos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the updated Civics Standards discussed in the video?

Historical events

Mathematical principles

Sources and types of law

Scientific theories

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization's code of law is mentioned as an influence on the United States legal system?

Ancient Greece

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is natural law based on?

Government regulations

Fundamental rights and justice

Court decisions

Legislative statutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States?

The Declaration of Independence

The Federalist Papers

The Bill of Rights

The U.S. Constitution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of law is created by court decisions and precedents?

Natural law

Case law

Military law

Statutory law

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or entities?

Military law

Constitutional law

Civil law

Criminal law

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of criminal law?

To interpret constitutional principles

To govern the conduct of the armed forces

To resolve disputes between individuals

To maintain public order and protect individuals

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