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16 Cards in this Set
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Where did the civil law originate? |
Rome |
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What are some principals still relevant to Western Law that are present in the Twelve Tables? |
The idea that the law is made by 'people' and ancestors opinions don't take precedence over modern perspectives. Law can be changed. Also death without trial is forbidden. |
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What do the Twelve Tables and Corpus Juris Civilis have in common? |
Both are codes. |
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What characteristics of the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments reflect their permanence and divine nature? |
Being 'written in stone' they are unchangeable/eternal |
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What are the similarities between the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments? |
They both claim to be divine law, they are both 'set in stone' or unalterable, both regard morality and law as the same. |
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What countries make up Great Britain? |
England, Wales, Scotland |
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What document signifies the beginning of Roman Law? |
The Twelve Tables |
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Why didn't Roman Law shape English Law in a more significant way? |
Geography (separated by the Channel), limited exposure (Romans only ruled England Briefly), William the Conqueror upholding law of old English kings. |
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Where did the Common Law originate? |
England |
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What kinds of law are there apart from common law and civil law? |
Religious Law and Tribal Law |
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What are the differences between the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments? |
Code of Hammurabi provides punishments while the Commandments are meant to be preventative. |
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What countries make up the United Kingdom? |
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
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Where can you find an example of 'thought crime'? |
The Ten Commandments aims to prevent coveting. |
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What are 'codes' and are they more relevant to Civil or Common Law? |
Collections of written law are focal in civil law jurisdictions. |
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What does 'Plebeian' mean? |
Belonging or pertaining to the common people. |
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What does 'patrician' mean? |
A person of high rank/an aristocrat |
