Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government. - Identify sources and types (civil, criminal, constitutional, military) of law.
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What is the legal basis, or source, for this passage?
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civil case law
the Napoleonic code
Roman law
English common law
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Which of the following would involve civil law, but not criminal law?
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jaywalking
an incorrect charge on a hospital bill
assault inside a restaurant
vandalism of a school
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What is the legal basis, or source, for this passage?
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Which of the following would involve civil law, but not criminal law?
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Which type of law relies extensively upon precedents?
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The Code of Hammurabi (1772 BC) includes laws focusing on contracts. What type of U.S. law is based on the Code of Hammurabi?
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This table lists examples of laws. Which list represents military law?
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Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?
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This graph illustrates juvenile arrest rates for motor vehicle theft. Which type of law is illustrated in the graph?
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This passage is from a US Supreme Court opinion announcement. According to the passage, which action did the US Supreme Court find constitutional?
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Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
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What type of law is described in the following scenario? A married couple decides to get a divorce. They disagree over who gets what. A judge hears both sides and makes a decision about how their property should be divided.
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What type of law is described in the following scenario? A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine.
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A court decides that the First Amendment permits a journalist to write an article on something the government wants to keep secret. What type of law was most involved in the decision?
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Use the information in the box to answer the question. What is the source of this law?
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Consider this situation: A man enters an electronics store and points a gun at the store clerk. He demands all of the cash in the register and flees the scene with $3600. What type of law has been violated?
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Which is the best example of a criminal law?
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Which of the following correctly completes the missing title in this table?
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Use the table to answer the question. How many juvenile offenders were arrested for homicide in 2009?
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Which source of law comes from lawmakers at the local, state, and federal levels?
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Which of the following punishments would most likely be given to an adult convicted of committing a felony?
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Which category in this table represents civil law?
