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1.  Why have societies developed codes of laws?

2.  How do laws come into force?

3.  What is the basic difference between the European Civil Code and English common law?

4.  What is the basis of all U.S. law?

5.  What is meant by a trial by a jury of peers?

6.  Why is there a separate body of military law?

7.  What is the relationship between discipline and military law?

8.  What is the basic requirement pertaining to individual rights of both military and civil law?

9.  What is the purpose of Navy Regulations?

10.  Under Navy Regulations, what is the rule concerning the following subjects?

        a)  Communications with the commanding officer

        b)  Examinations

        c)  Equal opportunity

        d)  Alcoholic beverages

11.  Which three publications explain all matters concerning U.S. military law?

12.  Why must naval personnel be familiar with the UCMJ?

13.  What kinds of cruel and unusual punishments are prohibited by Article 55 of the UCMJ?