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WorksheetsAmerican Law
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
How was the Code of Hammurabi different from the US laws of today?
It was written clearly expressing the laws of the nation
It originated in the courts of England
It set harsh penalties for crimes committed
It was written by the people themselves
A woman burns her mouth on a cup of hot coffee from Starbucks and sues the company. Which type of law is being used?
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Civil
Which type of law would you find the legal concept of judicial review?
Civil
Constitutional
Military
Juvenile
What happens to an individual if they waive his or her right to silence?
Anything he or she says can be used in court against them
They will get a court appointed lawyer
He or she will go to jail without bail
He or she must make a full confession to the police
Mark and Becky want to adopt a child. Which type of law is being used?
Juvenile
Constitutional
Criminal
Military
Four men go into a bank with guns drawn and demand all of the money from the safe. Once captured by police, they are taken to court and tried under which type of law?
Military
Constitutional
Criminal
Civil
What type of law features a court-martial instead of a regular court?
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Juvenile
What is the role of a jury during a trial?
They determine the sentence of the guilty party.
They bring the charges to the court.
They render, or give, the verdict
They present the evidence before the court.
Why is Hammurabi's Code significant to the American Legal System?
It established a new economic system followed by the US today.
It established the first democratic government
It established official religions
It established the first set of written laws for an entire community.
Officer Robinson seeks a search warrant from a judge. Which of the following must he have before he contacts the judge for the warrant?
Bail
probable cause
The Miranda Warning
Writ of Habeas Corpus
During Hurricane Irma, a tree from Stacy's yard fell onto her neighbor's fence and caused some serious damage. Stacy does not have insurance to cover this type of accident and has not paid her neighbor to fix it. Her neighbor decides to take her to court and sue for damages. Which type of law is used in this case?
Civil
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Which states an example of a law that applies only to people in the military?
The police using excessive force on a suspect
Setting the speed limit at 55
Being absent without leave
Someone bringing a lawsuit to court for fraud
Scott has been accused of breaking and entering into his neighbor's home and stealing several valuable electronic items. What type of law is used?
Constitutional
Military
Civil
Criminal
Joseph is a 13 year old juvenile delinquent who will go to court for his hearing. How will his court hearing be different than one of an adult?
Juvenile court has no jury
Juvenile court has no lawyers
Juvenile court has no judge
Juveniles face no consequences
Which type of law deals with rights and privileges of individual American citizens?
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Common Law
Military Law
This is a set of legal procedures that the government MUST follow before taking away any citizens right to life, liberty or property.
Writ of Certiorari
Miranda Warning
Judicial Review
Due Process
Which conclusion about the rule of law is best supported by these quotes?
People in positions of power do not need to pass fair laws
The rule of law can lead to a tyrannical government
The rule of law is necessary for limited government
Freedom and the rule of law cannot exist together in a democratic society
