| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
laws that help settle disagreements between people | arrow_right_alt | common law |
a body of law based on judge's decisions | arrow_right_alt | felony |
a behavior that is illegal becaue it is harmful to society | arrow_right_alt | criminal law |
laws that tell which acts are crimes, how accused people should be tried, and how crimes should be punished | arrow_right_alt | civil law |
a crime for which the penalty is imprisonment for more than one year, a fine, or a combination of both | arrow_right_alt | morals |
beliefs about what is fair and what is right or wrong | arrow_right_alt | civil disobedience |
a written collection of laws | arrow_right_alt | misdemeanor |
breaking a law because it goes against personal morals | arrow_right_alt | legal code |
less serious crime for which the penalty is often a fine | arrow_right_alt | crime |
What are laws?
Written laws made by legislatures are known as
How can citizens add, change, or remove the laws in our country?
Which of the following crimes would NOT be considered a misdemeanor?
What might happen if the government did not punish people who committed crimes?
What is the main question that must be answered in civil law?
What is the purpose of laws?
Which has NOT influenced American law?
The Cranston City Council wants to make a new rule for people in Cranston to follow. Is it...
A person is drinking alchohol and then gets into their car to drive home. On their way, they swerve off of the road and smash through the front window of a store. No one is hurt, luckily. Where would this misguided person end up eventually?
Explain where the laws in our country come from. Be sure to include all the types of law that you learned about.