Questions and CORRECT Answers
Law - CORRECT ANSWER - The body of rules governing individuals and their
relationships (give us basic freedoms, rights, and protections).
Public Law - CORRECT ANSWER - Laws enacted by some authorized governmental
body.
Private Law - CORRECT ANSWER - Laws developed between two individuals
Criminal Law - CORRECT ANSWER - When violated, it is considered to be a wrong
against society.
Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWER - When violated, it is considered to be a wrong against
another person or persons.
Substantive Laws - CORRECT ANSWER - Laws that give rights and responsibilities.
Procedural Laws - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a means for enforcing substantive
rights.
Common Law - CORRECT ANSWER - Various customs of each locality are
conglomerated so that all fiefdoms can operate under a system of law.
Statutory Law - CORRECT ANSWER - Passed by some governmental body and written
in some form.