3.10 Understanding Sources and Types of Law

What is the primary focus of Florida's Civics Standard 3.10?

• Understanding the U.S. Constitution

• Studying historical U.S. documents

• Learning about the U.S. legislative process

• Identifying sources and types of law

Which ancient code of law provided a set of rules in ancient Mesopotamia?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Justinian

• Hammurabi's Code

What does natural law emphasize?

• Government-enacted rules

• Inherent rights and justice

• Regulations specific to the military

• Laws derived from court decisions

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• State laws

• Federal statutes

Which source of law is derived from court decisions?

• Statutory law

• Constitutional law

• Case law

• Natural law

What rights does the U.S. Constitution guarantee?

• Right to fair wages

• Right to privacy

• Right to vote

• Certain rights and protections

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or entities?

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Military law

• Constitutional law

Which law includes rules of engagement and military justice?

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Constitutional law

• Military law

What is the purpose of criminal law?

• To resolve disputes over property

• To regulate contracts and torts

• To maintain public order and protect individuals

• To govern the conduct of military personnel

Which type of law focuses on the interpretation and application of constitutional principles?

• Constitutional law

• Military law

• Criminal law

• Civil law