Understanding the Legal System
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the legal system, types of laws, and how laws are made.
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Understanding the Legal System
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the basics of the legal system and laws.
1. Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
2. A law that protects individuals from harm is an example of what type of law?
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
International Law
3. The is a group of people who make laws.
4. A is a serious crime, while a is a less serious crime.
5. All laws are created by the President.
True
False
6. The purpose of laws is to maintain order and protect citizens.
True
False
Match the term to its definition.
7. Legislator
a. A formal written request to a government official
8. Judicial Review
b. A person who makes laws
9. Petition
c. The power of courts to decide if laws are constitutional
10. Briefly explain the difference between civil law and criminal law.