1.From Chapter 1 describe the four major types of legal systems. Identify the origin, characteristics, source, and type of law, and current examples of each.

2.From Chapter 2 describe the evolution of legal systems and compare the function of law, the application of law, and the role of police for each system.

3.From Chapter 2 compare and contrast Weber’s four ideal types of legal systems, and include examples of each.

4.From Chapter 2 compare functionalism and the Marxist approach. Specifically, how do the basic tenets of each differ? What, if any, are the similarities?

5.From Chapter 3 compare and contrast the flow of litigation in criminal cases and civil proceedings. Include a discussion of the introduction of each type of case in the process, the participants, and the role of the court in each.

6.From Chapter 3 describe in detail each of the participants in the legislative process.Include a discussion of how they relate to each other and how each affects the lawmaking process.

7.From the Holmes Article “The Path of Law”, Holmes makes the distinction between law and morality. What does he mean by this and how does he illustrate it?