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Questions and Answers
What was a common reaction to crime in early cultures and civilizations?
What was a common reaction to crime in early cultures and civilizations?
- Vigilantism or revenge (correct)
- Strict adherence to legal procedures
- Support for the accused
- Calls for improved police authority
Which document guaranteed certain civil and political rights for people?
Which document guaranteed certain civil and political rights for people?
- Leges Henrici
- Constitution
- Magna Carta (correct)
- Treaty of Versailles
What is the foundation of our modern legal system?
What is the foundation of our modern legal system?
- Magna Carta
- Constitution
- Leges Henrici (correct)
- Treaty of Paris
Why was King John of England forced to sign the Magna Carta?
Why was King John of England forced to sign the Magna Carta?
What role did the Leges Henrici and Magna Carta play in shaping our legal system?
What role did the Leges Henrici and Magna Carta play in shaping our legal system?