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Name:______Date:______
1 Put the following events in the correct chronological order. (Input the answers in the
correct sequence, then push the ENTER button)
A Napoleon Civil Code
B U.S. Constitution written
C Magna Carta developed
D Roman Law created by Emperor Justinian
2 Jason hands a copy of the answer sheet from his law exam to his roommate. What
Article of Navy Regulations is he directly violating?
A 1110
B 1135
C 1145
D none
3 To which of the following organizations does the UCMJ apply? (Input all that apply, then
push the ENTER button.)
A Navy and Marines
B Air Force
C Army
D Congress
E Coast Guard
4 According to UCMJ Article 137, when should the Articles of the Code be explained to every
enlistee? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)
A Prior to enlisting
B At the time of entry on active duty
C Upon entry into basic combat training
D At the time of reenlistment
E After six months of active service
5 Certain limited punishments which can be awarded for minor disciplinary offenses by
commanding officers or officers in charge of members of their command
A Judicial punishment
B Minor sanctions
C Nonjudicial punishment
D Disciplinary action
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6 The unwritten law, especially of England, based on custom or court decision, as distinct
from statute law
A Common law
B Customary law
C Criminal law
D Conventional law
7 The wrongful taking and carrying away of personal goods of another from his/her
possession with intent to convert them to the taker's own use
A Gifting
B Confiscate
C Liberate
D Larceny
8 A court consisting of military or Naval personnel appointed by a commander to try charges
of offenses by soldiers, sailors, etc., against military or Naval law
A Impeachment
B Trial
C Court martial
9 Under American and English law, everyone is
A innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
B guilty as charged until proven innocent.
C afforded the right to have his case reviewed by a superior court.
D always investigated prior to any accusation or charge being filed.
10 The basis of U.S. law from which military law must evolve is the
A Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
B Manual of Courts-Martial (MCM).
C U.S. Constitution.
D Manual of the Judge Advocate General.
11 A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John I to give his assent in
June of 1215 was called the
A Civil Code
B Magna Carta
C English regulations
D All of the above statements are correct
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12 Strictly forbidden by article 55 of the UCMJ (prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments),
but contrary to common practice in the days of sail, are
A confinement in a brig as punishment.
B awards of diminished rations (bread and water) as punishment.
C punishments such as flogging which may injure or demean the individual.
D sentences of death in time of war.
13 If sailors were to jointly protest their working conditions or pay, they could be charged with
A treason.
B perjury.
C mutiny.
D insubordination.
14 Who is expected to have an adequate knowledge of the UCMJ?
A Only officers participating in a courts-martial or investigation.
B All Navy personnel.
C JAG officers and legal experts.
D All Naval officers.
15 What is the name given to the chronology of planned events and important notes published
daily and posted throughout a command?
A Ship's Organization and Regulations Manual (SORM)
B Navy Regulations
C UCMJ Poster
D Daily Bulletin
E Plan of the Day
16 What is the name given to the set of laws covering the trial and punishment of offenders in
the U.S. Armed Forces?
A The Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM)
B The Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAG Manual)
C The Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) Manual
D Navy Regulations
E The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
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17 What do the first nine groups of articles in the Uniform Code of Military Justice deal with?
A Offenses such as murder, assault and larceny
B Disobedience of lawful orders and absence without leave
C General provisions and rules for apprehension and restraint
D Court-martial offenses
E Acts that are in direct violation of acceptable military law
18 Which of the following is NOT an example of cruel and unusual punishments?
A Tattooing
B Shaving of the head
C Branding
D Flogging
E Three days confinement at sea on bread and water
19 What is a basic difference between European Civil Code and English Common Law?
A English Common Law considers the accused guilty until proven innocent.
B European Civil Code considers the accused innocent until proven guilty.
C European Civil Code evolved from the Magna Carta while English Common
Law evolved from Justinian I's Roman Law.
D European Civil Code evolved from Napoleon's Civil Code while English
Common Law evolved from Hammurabi's Code.
E English Common Law considers the accused innocent until proven guilty.
20 Which of the following is NOT an example of an important article found in Navy
Regulations?
A Equal opportunity and treatment
B Standards of conduct
C Fraternization prohibited
D Alcoholic beverages prohibited
E Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
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Answer Key: NS3-M1U3C1 - Introduction to Military Law (Exam)
Question: Answer
1 DCBA
2 C
3 ABCE
4 BDE
5 C
6 A
7 D
8 C
9 A
10 C
11 B
12 C
13 C
14 D
15 E
16 E
17 C
18 E
19 E
20 E