Sources and Types of Law PMA 2

Front

The purpose of ____________ law is to protect public safety.

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criminal

Front

What is the oldest written code of laws?

Back

Code of Hammurabi

Front

The two basic types of law in the American legal system are

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civil and criminal.

Front

Which branch is in charge of writing statutes?

Back

legislative

Front

The U.S. Supreme Court's most important function is

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establishing legal precedents that will guide lower court decisions.

Front

What type of law relates to rehabilitating minors who are accused of a crime?

Back

juvenile law

Front

What laws include more serious crimes such as felonies or less serious crimes such as misdemeanors? Options: Criminal Laws, Civil Laws, Military Laws, Juvenile Laws

Back

Criminal Laws

Front

These laws include a wide range of subjects such as personal injury, divorce, taxes, property, and employment.

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Civil Laws

Front

When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL. What type of law is this?

Back

Military Law

Front

A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. What type of law does this scenario represent? Options: Military Law, Juvenile Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law

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Criminal Law