Origins of Law
A system of rules of conduct established by a country’s government to maintain stability and justice according to the values that are relevant to that country.
What is Law
A less serious crime – Punished by a fine, jail time, or both.
What is a Misdemeanor
The highest court in the United States
What is the Supreme Court
Torts are the most popular component of __________ Law.
What is Civil?
In Blythe, California, you are only permitted to wear ________ _________ if you own at least two cows
What is Cowboy Boots
a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.
What are morals
In criminal law, defendants are prosecuted by the _________
What is the State
What the judge says when an attorney must move on to another question, after an objection from the opposing party, when examining a witness.
What is Sustained
The two types of torts are...
DAILY DOUBLE: Intentional and Unintentional
In Iowa, It’s illegal for __________ men to kiss women in public
What is mustached
“Do unto other as you would have them do unto you”
What is "The Golden Rule"
Part of the 2 elements of a crime, this is the latin term for the act.
What is Actus Reus
What is Deliberation
This Tort results when one person carelessly injures another.
What is Negligence
In Nevada it is still illegal to ride a ________ on public highways.
What is a Camel.
The body of rules created by government agencies
What is administrative law/regulations
Rioting would be classified as a crime against ___________.
What is Society
hen a court has _____________ of a case, that court has the power to hear that case.
What is jurisdiction
when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient.
What is Malpractice
In Vermont, a woman must obtain permission from their husbands to wear ________ __________.
What is false teeth
a set of laws made by the courts which provide a series of consistent rules that later courts must follow.
What is Common Law
Clause in the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime
Double Jeopardy
Handles the wills, the settlement of estates, adoptions, guardianships, name changes and uniform gifts to minors
What is Probate Court
This tort can also be considered a crime
What is Assault and Battery
In New Jersey, It is illegal to play _______ on Sunday.
What is Pinball