XI. Judicial Branch

Question 1

What is a law?

Answer 1

Any obligation that is binding on society

• Must have consequences

Question 2

A law can either be…

Answer 2

Prohibitive (if you do something) or Required (if you don’t do something)

Question 3

The three classifications of law are…

Answer 3

Criminal-
• Felony
• Misdemeanor
• Infraction

Or Civil (private person sues/gov not involved)

Or Constitutional

Question 4

The 6 sources all laws and obligations have are…

Answer 4

1. Constitutional
2. Statutory
3. Administrative
4. Common
5. Civil (law of equity)
6. International

Question 5

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Where do laws and cases arise from?

Answer 5

•All laws and cases arising from either

1. U.S constitution
2. CA’s Constitution