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CLEAR DESK FOR CONSTITUTION QUIZ
YOU WILL DO FINE! YOU GOT THIS!
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SOURCES OF LAW Introduction: Code of Hammurabi and The Magna Carta, and the U.S. Constitution
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Sources vs. Types of Law Source- This is where the idea for the law came from. Ex: Constitutional Law Type- This is how the laws are organized. Ex: Civil vs. Criminal Law
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What is the Code of Hammurabi?
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The first set of written of rules (laws) created by a Babylonian King named Hammurabi, that guided an ancient society around B.C., 282 laws that dealt with everyday life, it was a code that most likely inspired other civilizations.
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What is the connection between the Code of Hammurabi and the U. S
What is the connection between the Code of Hammurabi and the U.S. Constitution? The Code of Hammurabi was the first set of written rules to govern a society, the U.S. Constitution is the written set of rules governing the United States.
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What is the Magna Carta? From the video, write a description in your own words.
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What is the connection between the Magna Carta and the U. S
What is the connection between the Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution? Limits the power of the king. Establish due process rights.
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Constitutional Law All laws must follow the Constitution
Any law passed can go before Supreme Court to rule if it follows Constitution. Any executive order passed can go before Supreme Court to rule if it follows Constitution.
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U.S. Supreme Court & Law Miranda vs. Arizona Loving vs. Virginia
Establish procedures police must follow to ensure a person’s rights Loving vs. Virginia Allows interracial marriage
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Questions
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Read the Types of Law passage by yourself or with a partner.
Define the 4 types of law. Read the Scenarios and decide which type of law it is talking about. Work Period
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Closure: Understanding the Lesson
Before the 1800s it was common for states to prosecute children age seven and older as adults. This practice changed in 1899 when the first court prosecuting cases involving children accused of crimes opened in Chicago, Illinois. Which type of law does this change in practice represent? Civil Military Juvenile Constitutional Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations? Civil Constitutional Criminal Military
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The defendant may get jail time or loss of privileges
The defendant may have to pay money The case involves a problem between two individuals Trials can be heard and decided by a jury Deals with a crime that was committed The remedy is decided according to state guidelines The remedy is decided according to what is asked for The case involves the government against a person
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