Mini Assessment 5 Prep!

Which answer choice best describes the influence of Hammurabi's Code on modern systems of law? Pick the best answer.

• This was the first code of law known to have been written down.

• These were the first laws ever invented by human beings.

• We still follow these laws exactly in the United States today?

• Modern judges refer to it when interpreting law today.

Define statutory law.

• Law created based on decisions, outcomes of other cases.

• Law passed by a legislative body like Congress.

• Contract and property law- based on precedents.

How are Supreme Court justices selected?

• Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President

• 
  by an election

• Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate

• Congress selects them

Define common law.

• Law created based on decisions, outcomes of other cases.

• Law passed by a legislative body like Congress.

• Contract and property law- based on precedents.

This Supreme Court case established that all citizens have a right to an attorney (legal counsel) even if they can not afford one.

• 
  District of Columbia v. Heller

• Hzelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

• Tinker v. DesMoines

• 
  Gideon v Wainwright

Define case law.

• Law created based on decisions, outcomes of other cases.

• Law passed by a legislative body like Congress.

• Contract and property law- based on precedents.

Match the scenario to the correct type of law: Jeff robs a bank and takes hostages before being captured and arrested.

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Military Law

Match the scenario to the correct type of law: One roommate sues another over a disagreement over ownership of joint property.

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Military Law

Match the scenario to the correct type of law: The Supreme Court decides that healthcare legislation recently passed by Congress is constitutional and must be enforced.

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Military Law

True or False? Every case the Supreme Court decides reaches it through the appeals process.

• True

• False