Types of Law Civics

One of the best ways for citizens to influence public policy and give their consent to the government is to __________.

Which landmark decision established the judicial powers referenced in the headline?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• United States v. Nixon

• Brown v. Board of Education

The statement below is from a jury's decision in a court case.

"We, the jury, rule in favor of Mrs. Madison, and order Mr. Washington to pay the sum of twenty thousand dollars, plus attorney fees and court costs...."

Based on the statement, what type of case has the jury decided?

• civil

• military

• juvenile

• constitutional

Which is a similarity between these types of laws?

• both may include trials by jury

• both types of laws deal with all citizens

• both may include cases of crimes and punishments

• both types are divided into felonies and misdemeanors

The image diagrams the U.S. Court System.

Which completes the diagram?

• A. Circuit Court

• B. County Court

• C. Supreme Court

• D. Municipal Court

If Congress passes a bill, and then the President vetoes it.

What could Congress do to make the bill become law?

• Start a recall election

• Override the veto

• File a lawsuit in court

• Impeach the President

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving compensation?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law

What type of law is primarily concerned with the punishment of individuals who commit crimes?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• International Law

• Family Law

Which type of law governs the relationships between individuals and the government?

• Constitutional Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Corporate Law

What type of law involves regulations set by government agencies?

• Administrative Law

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• International Law