Unit 1 (Early History of Law + Background)

Question 1

The Code of Hammurabi

Answer 1

One of the earliest sets of laws. It was based on the system of retribution (eye for an eye)

Question 2

Mosaic Law

Answer 2

Based on the ten commandments

Question 3

Greek Law

Answer 3

First form of democracy (also had Jury Duty)

Question 4

Roman Law

Answer 4

First legal advisors (Lawyers)

Question 5

Rule of Law

Answer 5

1) No one is above the law
2) Habeus Corpus: anyone arrested sees a judge within a reasonable amount of time
3) Open Government: Laws are accessible, fair and efficient

Question 6

Civil Law

Answer 6

Originally used in Canada. Judges travelled around and gave any punishment.

Question 7

Common-Law

Answer 7

Judges came together and began enforcing common punishments

Question 8

Statute Law

Answer 8

Considers Statutes, which are written by legislative bodies and sets forth general laws used for specific cases

Question 9

Constitutional Law

Answer 9

Establishes, allocates, and limits public power

Question 10

Magna Carta

Answer 10

No one is above the law
Everyone is right to a fair trial
Everyone is equal under the law