| A | B |
| criminal law | Larceny, robbery and burglary |
| constitutional law | Desegregation of public schools |
| civil law | Suing the auto body shop for incompetent service. |
| adminstrative law | FDA requirement to list trans fat amount on food items. |
| statutory law | Establishment of a state lottery to help fund education |
| criminal law | Assault, rape, murder |
| constitutional law | Freedom of expression and protest is protected |
| civil law | Divorce and child custody |
| adminstrative law | EPA guidelines on waste disposal for industry |
| statutory law | Annexation laws which permit cities and towns to annex territory for urban development |
| penal code | spells out the punishments that go with each crime |
| parole | early release of prisoners |
| primary role of juvenile courts | rehabilitate |
| plaintiff | one who brings charges against the accused |
| defendant | person accused |
| Code of Hammurabi | oldest written code of laws |
| Napoleonic Code | Louisana's laws are based on this code |
| lawsuit | company breaks a contract |
| misdemeanor | minor crime |
| felony | major crime |