1. May 17, 2010 ►F►F►F►First known system of written law? ►C►C►C►Code of Hammurabi

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3. Ch. 15 Crossword Puzzle Bail Prohibitions Common Precedent Traditions Justinian Hammurabi Plaintiff Warrant Lawsuit Torts Defendant Jeopardy

4. Ch. 15 Anticipation Guide ► 1. The Justinian Code was updated by ► A. Roman Law ► B. English Common Law ► C. Napoleon ► D. Louisiana

5. ► 2. Most criminal trials in the USA involve ► A. State laws ► B. Federal laws ► C. Civil laws ► D. Public laws

6. ► 3. Good laws must ► A. Be based on ancient laws ► B. Be reasonable ► C. Be harsh ► D. Last for generations

7. ► 4. In contrast with today’s laws, the code of Hammurabi ► A. Was written by the people themselves ► B. Originated in England ► C. Was passed orally from one generation to the next ► D. Set harsh penalties for crimes

8. ► 5. Jury members must be ► A. Impartial ► B. 30 years or older ► C. From a different area than the one in which the crime was committed ► D. Represented by a lawyer

9. ► 6. When determining the amount of bail, the judge considers the seriousness of the case, the criminal record of the accused, and the ability of the accused to post bail. ► 7. A statute is a law written by the legislative branch of government. ► 8. The common law tradition of following precedents still survives in our U.S. courts. ► 9. The Title of Chapter 16 is Legal Rights and Responsibilities ► 10. The Code of Hammurabi is the first known system of written law.

10. ► 10= 3 bonus pts. ► 9= 2 bonus pts. ► 8= 1 bonus pt.

11. Guided Reading 15-1 ► 1. What are four things that laws do? ► They keep the peace and prevent violent acts, set punishments, include the administration of justice, and set rules for resolving disagreements. ► 2. What makes a law a good law? ► A good law must treat people equally, be reasonable, be understandable by ordinary people, and be enforceable by the government.

12. ► 3. What is the name of the first system of written laws? ► Code of Hammurabi ► 4. How did Roman law spread around the world? ► As Roman Empire grew, it brought Roman law with them when they took over Europe and parts of Africa and Asia. ► 5. What effect did French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte have on the Justinian Code ► He updated it and called it the Napoleonic Code

13. ► 6. What was the most important source of American law? ► English Law ► 7. What is common law? ► Law based on court decisions rather than on a legal code