Law worksheet for 9th graders

Law Worksheet for Grade 9


Section 1: Basic Concepts
1. What is the definition of law?
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2. Why is it important to have laws in society?
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3. What are some of the main purposes of laws?
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 b)
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4. What is the difference between a criminal law and a civil law?
 Criminal Law:
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,  Civil Law:
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Section 2: Types of Laws
5. Match the type of law with its definition:
Type of Law Definition
1. Deals with disputes between individuals or
A. Criminal Law
groups, such as lawsuits.
2. Deals with actions that harm or threaten public
B. Civil Law
safety, such as theft.
C. Constitutional 3. Concerned with the rights and freedoms of
Law individuals under the Constitution.
4. Deals with issues related to family relationships,
D. Family Law
such as divorce and child custody.


Section 3: Legal Vocabulary
6. Define the following legal terms:
 Defendant:
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 Plaintiff:
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 Verdict: _______________________________________________
 Jurisdiction:
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