Ethics
Sources of Law
It's in the Constituion
I Have Rights
Potpouri
100
This is known as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
What is The Golden Rule
100
Laws passed by a governing body that has been created for the purpose of making laws.
What are statutes?
100
This is the highest law in our land.
What is the Constitution?
100
This Amendment states no cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
100
This is the principle referring to using past court decisions?
What is precendent?
200
These are the means for determining what a society's values ought to be.
What are ethics?
200
These laws are made by judicial review.
What are court decisions?
200
This number article of the consitution explains the Judicial body of the government.
What is Article 3?
200
The amount of Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights
What is 10?
200

Administrative agencies are government bodies that: Implement legislative directives, create and enforce rules and regulations,

What are Administrative Agencies?

300
This is the character trait of a person who is willing to do the right thing, regardless of personal consequences.
What is integrity?
300
Principles on how a particular government opperates, both federal and state.
What are constituional laws?
300
The amount of amendments in the constitution.
What is 27?
300
This amendment states that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
What is the 5th Amendment?
300
Mr. Gideon was deprived of this during his trial.
What is the right to have an attorney?
400
A person has this character trait if he or she treats people fairly and equally.
What is justice?
400
Decisions of the early law courts developed in England, based on customs.
What are common laws?
400
This was the year in history the constitution was ratified.
What is 1787?
400
This amendment says you have the right to sue someone if the amount is over $20.
What is the 7th Amendment?
400
Grand theft auto falls under this source of law.
What are Statutes?
500
This makes sure the most good can happen to the most people.
What is The Greatest Good Principle?
500
Consists of rules and procedures established by regulatory agencies.
What are Administrative laws?
500
The constitution puts limits on the federal and state government on passing these.
What are laws?
500
Gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial.
What is the 6th Amendment?
500
Gideon v. State of Florida changed law, which would fall under this source of law.
What are court decisions?
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