What Is Law

Rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the conduct of people within a society

• values

• Law

• Rule of Law

• Rights

What is the primary purpose of law in society?

• To maintain order

• To create chaos

• To promote inequality

• To restrict freedom

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good law?

• Ambiguity

• Clarity

• Injustice

• Complexity

What is the Rule of Law?

• The idea that laws apply only to the government

• The principle that everyone is subject to the law

• The concept that laws are optional

• The belief that laws are unnecessary

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is a constitution?

• A set of laws governing a country

• A type of legal punishment

• A form of government

• A political party

Which of the following is an example of civil law?

• Criminal law

• Contract law

• Military law

• International law

What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

• Civil law deals with crimes, criminal law with disputes

• Civil law deals with disputes, criminal law with crimes

• Both deal with crimes

• Both deal with disputes

What is a legal precedent?

• A law passed by the legislature

• A previous court decision used as a rule

• A type of legal document

• A form of punishment

Which of the following is a source of law?

• Judicial decisions

• Public opinion

• Media reports

• Personal beliefs