
Understanding Common Law and Its Evolution

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History, Social Studies, Philosophy
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the common law system that influenced colonial America?
It was inherited from England.
It was developed independently in America.
It was a body of laws from France.
It was created by the American colonists.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which aspect of daily life was NOT influenced by common law in colonial America?
Technology
Contract
Tort
Real estate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who had the ultimate authority to change or modify common law?
Parliament
The King
The Colonists
The Courts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did common law rules reflect about the government in a parliamentary system?
The government was above the law.
The government had no power.
The government was separate from the people.
The government acted as the people themselves.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were sedition laws important under the common law system?
They were not important.
They allowed free speech.
They protected the government from criticism.
They were only applicable in America.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the American system differ from the British system in terms of representing the people's will?
Through a parliamentary system
Through a monarchy
Through a written constitution
Through direct democracy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the American system, how did the people express their will?
Through royal decrees
Through direct voting
Through a written constitution
Through the operations of government
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key reason for developing new legal rules in America?
To abolish all existing laws
To align with British laws
To increase government power
To address issues of defamation and sedition
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were common law methodologies not suitable for the American system?
They were too complex.
They did not align with the American constitution.
They were too similar to French laws.
They were outdated.
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