Sources of Law Assessment

When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave). What type of law is this scenario an example of?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00am and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. What type of law is this scenario an example of?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine. What type of law is this scenario an example of?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

A married couple decides to get a divorce. They disagree over who gets what. A judge hears both sides and makes a decision about how their property should be divided. What type of law is this scenario an example of?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

The Smith family has decided to adopt their foster child, Anna. They work with their state adoption agency to complete all of the necessary paperwork. What type of law is this scenario an example of?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

Karen ordered an iPod off the internet and paid with her credit card, but she never received the order. The seller is refusing to refund her money, so she takes the matter to court. What type of law is this scenario an example of?

• Military Law

• Juvenile Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

Match the statement to the correct source of law.

1. Gives Congress power to establish post offices.

• U.S. Constitution

• Ordinance

• Regulations

• Precedent

• Statutes

Match the statement to the correct source of law.

1. Laws about the Postal Service Made by Congress.

• U.S. Constitution

• Ordinance

• Regulations

• Precedent

• Statutes

Match the statement to the correct source of law.

1. Laws created by the Postal Service so it can run Smoothly.

• U.S. Constitution

• Ordinance

• Regulations

• Precedent

• Statutes

Match the statement to the correct source of law.

1. Decisions made by courts about any of the laws regarding the Postal Service.

• U.S. Constitution

• Ordinance

• Regulations

• Precedent

• Statutes