WorksheetsSS.7.C.3.10 Sources of Law Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 22mins
This type of law deals with public safety, civilian crime, punishment, and justice.
civil
constitutional
criminal
military
This type of law includes a specialized code that deals with certain situations involving those in the armed forces.
civil
constitutional
criminal
military
Connie Hargrave’s tree fell in the storm last week and damaged the car of her neighbor, Andy Collin. Connie did not have insurance that covered this type of accident and has not paid Andy for the damage. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. Which type of law does this deal with?
civil
constitutional
criminal
juvenile
Which type of law focuses on interpreting (explaining) the U.S. Constitution, the limit's of government power and individual rights?
civil law
constitutional law
common law
Military Law (Uniform Code of Military Justice)
Laws passed by legislative or lawmaking branches of government like a Parliament, Congress or a state legislature are called?
Common Law
civil law
statutory law
Constitutional Law
What type of law, after the year 1066, was formed by English judges looking at past court cases to make new court decisions?
Administrative law
equity
common law
statutory law
A ________________________ is a serious crime and may result in prison or even death depending on the severity.
felony
petty offense
misdemeanor
manslaughter
All of the following are considered misdemeanors except:
speeding
vandalism
stealing
writing bad checks
A person who brings a case against another or files a lawsuit in a court of law.
defense attorney
judge
defendant
plantiff
A legal notification to appear in court.
Subpoena
Summons
Wage Assignment
Restraining Order
What do you call payment in a civil case for lost /damaged property/wages, and medical costs?
fines
punitive fees
damages
bribe
