Sources and Types of Law

Select the correct type of law based on the scenario: When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave).

Select the correct type of law based on the scenario: Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00am and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents.

Select the correct type of law based on the 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.

Select the correct type of law based on the 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.

Select the correct type of law based on the scenario: The Smith family has decided to adopt their foster child, Anna. They work with their state adoption agency to complete all of the necessary paperwork.

Select the correct type of law based on the scenario: Karen ordered an iPod off the internet and paid with her credit card, but she never received the order. The seller is refusing to refund her money, so she takes the matter to court.

Match the statement to the correct source of law: Gives Congress power to establish post offices

Match the statement to the correct source of law: Laws about the Postal Service made by Congress

Match the statement to the correct source of law: Laws created by the Postal Service so it can run smoothly

Match the statement to the correct source of law: Decisions made by courts about any of the laws regarding the Postal Service

Match the statement to the correct source of law: Laws about what you can and cannot do on the city sidewalks

The Code of Hammurabi (1772 BC) includes laws focusing on contracts. What type of U.S. law is based on the Code of Hammurabi?

Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?