How are laws made? Criminal vs Civil law

In this lesson we will be learning how laws are made in England, and the difference between criminal and civil law. We will also focus on the role of Parliament in the law making process.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.When you respect a law and obey it, you are:

Guilty Law-abiding Intolerant Law-avoiding

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Q2.When a person breaks the law, they will receive:

Penalties Throw-ins Corners Half-time

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Q3.You have to obey laws in other countries you are visiting.

True False

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Q4.Laws state...

Your lefts and rights. Your wrongs and excuses. Your rights and duties.

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Q5.The name for a collection of laws is...

Deputation Orchestration Legislation Manipulation

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Q6.Crossing the road in the USA where there is no pedestrian crossing is a crime called:

Ternwalking Crowwalking Swiftwalking Jaywalking

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Q7.In England, the legal age for a person to have full criminal responsibility is:

10 12 14 16 18

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Q8.The age at which you can get and sign your own passport is:

19 14 18 12 16

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Q1.When you respect a law and obey it, you are:

Guilty Law-abiding Intolerant Law-avoiding

1/8

Q2.When a person breaks the law, they will receive:

Penalties Throw-ins Corners Half-time

2/8

Q3.You have to obey laws in other countries you are visiting.

True False

3/8

Q4.Laws state...

Your lefts and rights. Your wrongs and excuses. Your rights and duties.

4/8

Q5.The name for a collection of laws is...

Deputation Orchestration Legislation Manipulation

5/8

Q6.Crossing the road in the USA where there is no pedestrian crossing is a crime called:

Ternwalking Crowwalking Swiftwalking Jaywalking

6/8

Q7.In England, the legal age for a person to have full criminal responsibility is:

10 12 14 16 18

7/8

Q8.The age at which you can get and sign your own passport is:

19 14 18 12 16

8/8

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How are laws made? Criminal vs Civil law

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Q1.What is a constituency?

A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament. A hairdressing technique. A type of artists' paint. The texture dough needs to have before it can be baked and becomes bread.

1/10

Q2.Which of these is NOT the role of an MP?

Challenging the Government. Debating Issues. Representing the people. Making sure litter is collected in your town. Passing Laws.

2/10

Q3.A proposal for a law is called a.....?

Bill Paper Act Charter Idea

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Q4.Laws that deal with thefts and assaults are....

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

4/10

Q5.How old do you have to be to vote in a general election in the UK?

14 21 16 25 18

5/10

Q6.How many MP's are there in the House of Commons?

710 650 646 450

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Q7.Laws that deal with broken contracts are:

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

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Q8.The Prime Minister forms their government. The other parties in the House of Commons form the....?

Juxtaposition Preposition Attrition Opposition

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Q9.Who represents you in the House of Commons?

The Speaker Black Rod Clerk Member of Parliament

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Q10.What is it called when a bill is presented in the Houses of Parliament?

Debating Reading Writing Talking Speaking

10/10

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How are laws made? Criminal vs Civil law

Now you have completed the lesson, see how you get on testing yourself!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

Q1.What is a constituency?

A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament. A hairdressing technique. A type of artists' paint. The texture dough needs to have before it can be baked and becomes bread.

1/10

Q2.Which of these is NOT the role of an MP?

Challenging the Government. Debating Issues. Representing the people. Making sure litter is collected in your town. Passing Laws.

2/10

Q3.A proposal for a law is called a.....?

Bill Paper Act Charter Idea

3/10

Q4.Laws that deal with thefts and assaults are....

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

4/10

Q5.How old do you have to be to vote in a general election in the UK?

14 21 16 25 18

5/10

Q6.How many MP's are there in the House of Commons?

710 650 646 450

6/10

Q7.Laws that deal with broken contracts are:

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

7/10

Q8.The Prime Minister forms their government. The other parties in the House of Commons form the....?

Juxtaposition Preposition Attrition Opposition

8/10

Q9.Who represents you in the House of Commons?

The Speaker Black Rod Clerk Member of Parliament

9/10

Q10.What is it called when a bill is presented in the Houses of Parliament?

Debating Reading Writing Talking Speaking

10/10

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