Civics Review

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When a crime is committed, what type of law is this?

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Criminal

Front

When a disagreement is settled between two people, what type of law is this?

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Civil

Front

Laws can come from all of the following sources except?
- Constitutions
- Statutes
- Regulations
- Police Officers

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Police Officers

Front

When a soldier fails to return to base, what type of law is this? Options: Juvenile, Military, Civil, Criminal

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Military

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What gives Congress the power to pass laws for the country?

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U.S. Constitution

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What source of law is the "supreme law" of the country?

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US Constitution

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State statutes often allow local governments to pass laws that are called...

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ordinances

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The person who files a lawsuit in civil court is called the...

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plaintiff

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Does the Supreme Court's decision that all schools should eliminate dress codes need to be followed in the future?

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Yes

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Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00 a.m. and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. Options: Military Law, Juvenile Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law

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Juvenile Law