Categories & Areas of Law
Two neighbours argue over a broken fence and one sues the other for property damage. Which area of law is this?
Tort Law
This is a decision made in a previous court case that is used as a guide in deciding similar future cases.
Precedent
What are the THREE branches of law.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
This is one of the earliest known records of written law, created around 1750 BCE in Babylon.
Hammurabi
A couple decides to legally separate and must divide their property and determine custody of their children. What are of law is this?
Family Law
This is when a higher court is asked to review the decision made by a lower court.
Appeal
What branch makes and passes the laws?
legislative
According to the Bible, who received the Mosaic Laws and how?
Moses
A student is suspended from school and appeals the decision through the school board. What area of law is this?
Administrative Law
This system of law is based on previous court decisions and customs, rather than written laws.
common law
What is the purpose of separating government into three branches?
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What is Mosaic Law based on?
The Ten Commandments
A new law is passed that violates the freedom of religion protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A person challenges it in court. What are of law is this?
Constitutional Law
This refers to the legal authority a government or court has to make and enforce laws in a specific area.
Jurisdiction
This branch includes the police?
executive
It established the rule of law—meaning everyone, including the king, must follow the law.
Magna Carta
A law states that anyone convicted of robbery could face up to 10 years in prison.Which CATEGORY of law is this? (the answer is NOT public or private)
Substantial Law
The person or group starting a lawsuit or legal action.
Plaintiff
What branch includes the Prime Minister?
Executive
This was a new set of civil laws for France created in 1804, and it became a model for legal systems across much of Europe.
Napoleonic Code