Categories Law Quiz Examples Flashcards
International law
Countries agree to a treaty that prevents pollution in international waters.
Domestic law
A law in a country that makes it illegal to drive without a seatbelt.
Substantive law
A law that makes theft a crime and states that anyone who steals can be punished with up to five years in prison.
Procedural law
A law that requires police to read a suspect their rights before questioning them.
Criminal law
A person is arrested for committing robbery, and the law outlines the steps to prosecute them.
Administrative law
A regulation requiring businesses to apply for a license to operate in certain industries, like healthcare.
Tort law
Someone sues a neighbor for injury caused by a dangerous condition on their property, like a loose sidewalk tile.
Contract law
A company sues a supplier for failing to deliver goods as promised in a signed contract.
Family law
A judge determines child support payments after parents go through a divorce.
Wills and estates law
A will names who will inherit a person’s house and personal belongings after they pass away.
Property law
A person’s legal rights to buy, sell, or rent a piece of land they own.
Employment law
An employee sues for unpaid overtime wages, arguing that their employer violated labor laws.
