Types of Law
Which scenario would most likely lead into a civil court case?
Mr. Romhen hijacks a police officer’s car at gunpoint
Mr. Miller robs a bank and steals millions of dollars.
Mr. Rodriguez violates his contract with Nicotra.
Mr. Liquori has been selling drugs to students at school.
Mr. Rodriguez violates his contract with Nicotra.
What is the Executive Branch responsible for?
Creating Laws
Enforcing Laws
Reviewing Laws
Breaking Laws
Enforcing Laws
According to John Locke, what is the ideal government?
Anarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Socialism
Democracy
Which Court level would be considered the lowest level?
District Court
Circuit Court
Appeal Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Which of these would federalists approve of?
A strong central government with the constitution
A strong state government with the constitution
A weak central government with the bill of rights
A weak state government with the bill of rights
A strong central government with the constitution
Which scenario would most likely lead into a criminal court case?
Ms. Ryan is contesting a will.
Ms. Dmytrow poisons the water supply, killing thousands.
Ms. Mcsherry violates her lease.
Ms. Cruz falsely advertises a product.
Ms. Dmytrow poisons the water supply, killing thousands.
What is the Judicial Branch responsible for?
Creating Laws
Enforcing Laws
Reviewing Laws
Breaking Laws
Reviewing Laws
According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the ideal government?
Anarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Socialism
Monarchy
Which is considered to the highest court level?
District Court
Circuit Court
Appeal Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Which of these would an Anti-Federalist approve of?
A strong central government with the constitution
A strong state government with the constitution
A weak central government with the bill of rights
A weak state government with the bill of rights
A weak central government with the bill of rights
Which of these is the best example of federal law?
California citizens protest against rising gas prices.
Texas politician holds a rally to run for mayor
New York introduces a new law limiting usage of water during a drought.
The United States government implements a law that creates 11 pm nation-wide curfew
The United States government implements a law that creates 11 pm nation-wide curfew
What is the Legislative Branch responsible for?
Creating Laws
Enforcing Laws
Reviewing Laws
Breaking Laws
Creating Laws
What is the main attribute of a (traditional) democracy?
The people directly vote on laws
Congress members are up for reelection every 2 years
The president is the commander of the army
The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review
The people directly vote on laws
Which of the following levels of security provides the highest level of security, where inmates are closely monitored by guards and cameras. Often surrounded by razor-wire fencing or walls, and most also have watchtowers.
Minimum security
Low security
Medium security
High security
High security
What was the result of Marbury v. Madison?
Marbury became the president.
Madison was Impeached
The Supreme Court was formed
The Supreme Court created Judicial Review
The Supreme Court created Judicial Review
Which of these is the best example of state law?
Florida citizens protest against gun laws.
Washington politician holds a rally to run for president
Hawaii introduces a law legalizing abortion.
The United States government bans marijuana across all states.
Hawaii introduces a law legalizing abortion.
Which of the following is the best example of a presidential pardon?
The President forgives someone of a crime they committed
The President vetoes a law passed by Congress
The President creates an executive order
The President fires a member from his cabinet
The President forgives someone of a crime they committed
What is the main attribute of a republic?
The president gets to directly veto laws
The government MUST have a written constitution
The courts are divided into multiple different levels
The people elect representatives to vote on their behalf
The people elect representatives to vote on their behalf
Which of the following levels of security will have mostly non-violent, prisoners mixed with those who may have a history of minor violence, and have less than 20 years left on their sentence?
Minimum security
Low security
Medium security
High security
Low security
What was the result of Brown v. Board of Education?
Segregation was made illegal
Segregation was made legal
Segregation was made legal/illegal based on each State decision
No clear decision about Segregation was made
Segregation was made illegal
What were the first laws of the United States of America?
Bill of Rights
The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
What of these is the best example of “Check and Balances”?
The president selects members of their cabinet.
Congress voting on a bill.
The president vetoes a law.
Congress created additional federal banks.
The president vetoes a law.
According to John Locke, what is the State of Nature?
The government of an undeveloped country.
A nickname for Florida because of its chaotic weather.
A group of people living naturally without a government.
A recycling plan established by the government to help the environment.
A group of people living naturally without a government.
Which of the following levels of security are more likely to have violent offenders as inmates. Inmates are moved to cell-based housing, have more rigorous treatment programs and perimeter fencing that often includes razor wire.
Minimum security
Low security
Medium security
High security
Medium security
What was the result of Roe v. Wade?
Abortion was made illegal in all states
Abortion was made legal in all states
Abortion was made legal/illegal based on each State decision
No clear decision about Abortion was made
Abortion was made legal in all states