7th grade 5 civic questions?

13. A man is charged a fee by the city for having numerous broken cars and auto parts in his front yard. Which of the following best describes why the city should punish him? (4 points)

He has committed a crime.

He is in violation of a city statute.

He has violated an amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

A judge has decided that he is in violation of civil law.

14. A man is suspected of shoplifting in a department store but claims he was unfairly targeted because he has visible tattoos. The police find strong evidence of shoplifting but charge and arrest him on an outstanding warrant for another crime. This case brought to court by the police will be a matter of which of the following? (4 points)

criminal law

civil law

military law

constitutional law

15. Which of the following correctly explains the criteria for something considered to be case law? (4 points)

Case law must focus entirely on interpretation of the constitutional laws.

Case law must be an interpretation of a law based on a case heard by judges in court.

Case law is a type of law created by a body of people elected or appointed to make laws.

Case law is an official rule or order that guides the enforcement of statutes.

16. Which court would have original jurisdiction over a case in which one state sued another? (4 points)

State Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Court of Appeals

U.S. District Court

17. If a court case is heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, what is most likely true about the case? (4 points)

The case is about how the Constitution is being interpreted or applied.

The case concerns a dispute about state or federal criminal laws.

The case was appealed and overturned at the state or federal appellate court level.

The case must involve an individual against a state or federal entity.