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What does the US Constitution have a common with the Twelve Tables of ancient Rome?

Which correctly identifies the type of law involved in each headline?

Alva Civics Rule of Law

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1
Which correctly identifies the type of law involved in each headline?
C
A
D
B
2
What does the US Constitution have a common with the Twelve Tables of ancient Rome?
Described detailed procedures for court proceedings
emphasized that citizens were protected by the rule of law
Established harsh punishments for crimes
More concerned with property rights than individual rights
3
Andy sues Connie in court because of car damages. Which type of lawsuit will this be?
constitutional
criminal
military
civil
4
What is the benefit of the rule of law?
Citizens are protected from oppressive uses go gov't power
Officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies
Gov't decisions are based on the will of the majority
Government procedures are reduced
5
Which phrase completes the diagram?
The Enforcement of Contractual Agreements
The Code of Justinian
Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England
Sources of American Law
6
Why were Hammurabi's Code, the Twelve Tables and the Code of Justinian significant?
established official religions
established written laws for the entire community
established democratic governments
established new economic systems