DO NOW: 1. What was the first law code called? 2. What English document inspired our Bill of Rights? 3. What was America’s 1st Constitution? 4. What country.

DO NOW:

1. What was the first law code called?2. What English document inspired our Bill of

Rights?3. What was America’s 1st Constitution? 4. What country did we get common law

from?5. What is the definition of precedent?6. What is a statute?

The 7 Types of LawsCommon LawCivil LawCriminal LawStatutory LawAdministrative LawConstitutional LawInternational Law

Common LawDescription

Unwritten laws created based on prior court decisions (precedents) and tradition.

ExamplesPrecedentsZenger trial established freedom

of the press

What is common law here a HUHS? Unwritten laws that people follow.

Civil LawDescription

Laws that deal with conflicts between individuals

ExamplesFamily Law, libel, slander, property

Criminal LawDescription

Laws created by a governing authority which deal w/crimes against the social order.

ExamplePenal Codes, Statutes, Ordinancesspeeding,

arson, assault, robbery

Note on Criminal LawCriminal law is made up of 2 parts:

1. The act itself2. The person’s mental stateIE: If you premeditate (plan) to murder

someone your punishment is worse than if you can prove the person died by accident.

This allows punishments to be flexible depending on the circumstances of the crime.

Statutory LawDescription

Laws passed by a legislature (Acts)

Example1964 Civil Rights Act (outlawed segregation in

America).

Who rights do you think were protected in the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Which type of law is this?

Administrative LawDescription

A regulatory laws created by a government agency

ExampleFDA standards, ‘bleeped’ words on the radio

(FCC)

Constitutional LawDescription

A Law created by the Constitution or Supreme Court decision

ExampleNo poll tax (24th Amendment), integrated

schools (14th Amendment), Judicial Review (Marbury v. Madison)

International LawDescription

laws created to regulate military agreements, trade, human rights & treaties with other nations.

ExampleGeneva Convention Treaty outlaws the use of

torture on POWs.

All laws in America must follow the ____________________

Which type of law enforces the regulations of government agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

a. civil law b. international lawc. constitutional lawd. administrative law

Which is a case involving civil law?

a. Driving without a licenseb. Using illegal contrabandc. Filing for divorced. Taking another’s property

Which type of law is represented by the Americans with Disability Act?

a. constitutional b. Commonc. criminald. statutory

Which type of law is illustrated by the court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) which established the power of judicial review?

a. civil b. Commonc. Constitutionald. criminal

Which impact did common law have on the legal system?

a. It created a legal code.b. It created harsher punishments.c. It created precedents that became law.d. It created a system of checks and balances.

In a common-law system, what does a judge refer to when applying the law to particular cases in the courtroom?

a. The argument of the plaintiffb. Legal precedentsc. Opinions of local citizensd. Economic status

EOC PRACTICE1. Which choice best expresses the difference

between a statutory law and common law?a. Statutory law is passed by a legislature but

common law is notb. Common law is passed by a legislature but

statutory law is notc. Statutory law applies to serious crimes and

common law does notd. Administrative law is statutory law and not

common law

EOC PRACTICE3. A person who borrowed money and signed a

contract to repay it has not done so. Which choice best names the kind of law that would cover this case if you sued that person for repayment?

a. Administrativeb. Statutory Lawc. Civil Lawd. Criminal law

Identify which type of lawCommon, criminal, civil, statutory, constitutional, administrative or international1. OSHA requires all Construction workers to wear

hardhats on a site.2. Slavery is outlawed in the 13th Amendment3. Paris Hilton sues the National Enquirer for libel

(printing false statements about her).4. A woman robs the local bank and steals a car to get

away5. The United States signs an agreement with North

Korea not to produce any more nuclear weapons6. The NC General Assembly passes a law that all school

buses must stop at railroad tracks7. North Carolina schools were found in violation of the

precedent set in Brown v. Board of Education and told to integrate their schools in 1971

Example Type of Law How you know

A woman sues for damages to her car from the other driver who ran a red light and hit her.

The FCC requires the radio to edit songs

The 24th Amendment outlaws a poll tax

The NC General Assembly passes a law that requires all motorcycle riders to wear helmets

A man steals a car from the Louisburg High School parking lot.

The legal definition of libel was established by the Zenger trial. This precedent has been used ever since to determine whether a person is guilty of libel.

The United States signs the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada to increase trade between the three countries

Look through the NY Times Upfront Magazines and find 10 articles that you are interested in reading.

On a piece of paper write:The name of the articleThe page #What is on the cover of the magazine it is in

When you are done with your list, begin reading your first article.

I will be collecting a log of all ten completed articles for a grade

Name of Article Page # Name & Cover of Magazine

1. In 3 -5 sentences, summarize what this article is about

2. What is a connection you can make between this article and what we have learned in class or what you have learned in your other classes?

3. What is a connection you can make between this article and your own life? How might what is going on in the article affect you or your community?

4.List one question you have after reading this article:

5. Predict what impact this article’s topic may have on the future of our society or other societies?