Instruction
Understanding the origins of common law, civil and criminal law.
Form one complete essay based on the following prompts and questions. Please do not use the prompts or questions directly in your essay, simply cover them within the context of your paper.
1) What is common law? Use your text and the article provided to discuss briefly. Describe the origins of common law. https://www.law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CommonLawCivilLawTraditions.pdf
2) What is the role of common law in criminal law?
3) What is the role of common in law in civil law?
4) Compare and contrast civil law, common law and criminal law. How do each of these differ?
5) What role did the Catholic church play in the development of law?
***Bonus, a separate paragraph is required in addition to the rubric requirements for essay above plus 10 points possible on this board. Explain how the relationship of Christianity might have shaped the laws in our country today. Why are the Ten Commandments and an image of Moses displayed on the United States Supreme Court? Why is this NOT a violation (currently) of the separation of church and state?