Introduction to Law

Genesis and Chloe are discussing the rules that govern their local community. They want to know which term refers to these local laws.

• Case Law

• Common Law

• Statutes

• Ordinances

During a class discussion, Mykai asked the teacher about the term used for a written law passed by a legislative body. What is the correct term?

• Common Law

• Case Law

• Statutes

• Ordinances

During a class discussion, Mykai and Chloe were debating about the different sources of law. Mykai mentioned that some laws are established through the decisions made in court cases. What is the term for the rules of law announced in court decisions?

• Case Law

• Statutory Law

• Common Law

• Civil Law

Genesis and Chloe are studying different types of laws in their legal studies class. They come across a term that refers to a group of laws that define rights and duties. What type of law are they learning about?

• Criminal Law

• Substantive Law

• Civil Law

• Procedural Law

Dominic and Aaron are neighbors who have a disagreement over the boundary line of their properties. They decide to resolve the issue by understanding the law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights. Which type of law are they referring to?

• Common Law

• Civil Law

• Case Law

• Statutory Law

Mykai and Chloe are discussing the principles of right and wrong that guide them in making decisions. What is the term for these principles?

• Constitutional Law

• Ethics

• Statutes

• Criminal Law

Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Positive Law

During a class discussion, Chloe and Dominic were learning about different types of laws. Their teacher explained that some laws are established by following earlier judicial decisions. What type of law is this?

• Common Law

• Statutory Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

A law that defines crimes against the public order.

• Criminal Law

• Constitutional Law

• Common Law

• Procedural Law

Aaron and Dominic are discussing the different types of laws in their civics class. Aaron mentions a law that was recently passed by the U.S. Congress. What type of law is he referring to?

• Constitutional Law

• Civil Law

• Common Law

• Statutory Law