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History of Laws

Code of Hammurabi Early law code set up by King Hammurabi “Eye for an Eye” 1760 B.C.E.

Ten Commandments Found in the Hebrew Bible “Though shall not Kill” “Though shall not Steal” 1200 B.C.E.

Justinian Code Emperor Justinian organized the Roman laws to form a new code. 533 A.D.

Draconian Laws Passed by Draco of Athens, Greece in 621 BCE Very Harsh Punishments

English Common Law Court decisions based on precedents (previous court decisions) 1100 AD

Types of Laws

Administrative Laws Rules and Regulations the Executive branch creates to carry out their job Airlines must install a new safety device

Statutory Law State Laws Speed Limits Voting Requirements

Constitutional Laws Laws relating to the Constitution

International Law Laws referring to the relationships with other countries

Criminal Law Laws dealing with criminal activity Person breaks a law set by the Federal or State government State v. Person

Civil Law Laws dealing with the disputes between two people One person (or group) commit a tort: civil wrong Person v. Person

Family Law Settles disputes between family members (Divorces, adoption etc.)

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