Sources and Types of Law
Offenses such as vandalism, stealing inexpensive items,or writing bad checks for low amounts
misdemeanor
Samantha Powers was given order by her commanding officer to report for duty at the Sunshine State Air Force base on Tuesday at 9 AM. Samantha decides she’s hungry and stops by a coffee shop instead. She arrives 3 hours late, and her commanding officer has already escalated the issue for failure to report-in.
Military Law
Which part of congress is represented according to population?
House of Representatives
What is the role of a Conference Committee?
To reconcile differences between each house on a bill before it goes to the President.
A serious crime such as murder, stealing an expensive car, kidnapping, or robbery.
Felonies
A man was accused of attacking another man. He was brought into police custody and interrogated for 2 hours. Prior to the interrogation, he was never informed that he had the right to remain silent or to have a lawyer present. During the interrogation, he signed a confession. What type of law does this represent?
Constitutional Law
Name 3 Delegated (Expressed or Enumerated) Powers of Congress?
Tax, Regulate Trade, Declare War, Borrow and Coining Money, Regulate Immigration, Create Lower Courts, Raise and Support an Army, Exercise the Elastic Clause
When the President vetoes a bill, Congress can "override" the veto and pass the bill into law with a ______________ vote.
2/3rds
A law written by a legislative branch
Salutatory Law
Joseph has decided to build a fence around his property to prevent his neighbor’s dog from destroying his yard. Joseph’s neighbor realizes the fence is crossing onto his property. He asks Joseph to move the fence, but Joseph refuses. The neighbor decides to take this to court. What type of law does this represent?
Civil Law
Our Congress has two houses, What kind of legislature is this?
bicameral
The count of each State's population (as well as addition information gathered) every 10 years is called the _______________.
Census
What are the two historical documents that influenced our laws today?
Magna Carta and Code of Hammurabi
Kevin was hanging out with his friends at the local outdoor mall after 10 PM. Due to a situation where someone drew graffiti on the property, the local government put a curfew that begins at 9 PM for all under 18 unless they’re with an adult. Security escorts the teens out of the mall. What type of law does this represent?
Juvenile Law
How many representatives are there per state in the Senate?
2
What is it called when the President doesn't sign a bill for 10 days until Congress is not in session?
Pocket Veto
Law based on court decisions rather than on a legal code.
Common Law
Beth was driving to work when she looked at her phone for moment because she received a text message. Due to this, she ended up hitting a car in front of her. In a moment of panic, she quickly drives away without taking responsibility. What type of law does this represent?
Criminal Law
Whos signs a bill into law on the state level?
Governor
Name the leader of the House and Senate
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Law that deals with fraud, drunk driving, robbing of a store, selling drugs, physically attacking a person, and so on.
criminal law
Tony Bryant joined the armed forces when he turned 18. Six months later, Tony decided he no longer wanted to be in the armed forces. He failed to return to base after going on leave, and he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave). What type of law does this represent?
Military Law
Name the different types of laws on each level of government?
Federal?
State?
Local?
Federal: Act
State: Statutes
Local: Ordinance
The President vetoing a bill Congress tried to pass is an example of?
Checks and Balance