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Feudal system of government

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  • The King's court during King William's period of government was settled in a specific place. True or false.
    FALSE!
  • Who was in charge of the shires?
    A sheriff
  • What was the Hue and cry?
    System of policing where the citizens had the duty of alert of a crime and the ones who heard the call had to catch the criminal.
  • What were called the judges that travelled around the country?
    Travelling justices.
  • Who developed even more the Common Law, looking for balance after times crisis?
    King Henry II
  • Name at least 2 countries where the Common Law is still valid
    England, United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada.
  • Can you name one of the most serious crimes?
    Murder, rape, arson, robbery.
  • Who laid the foundations for the Common Law?
    King William the Conqueror
  • Why some trials took place in combats?
    Because there wasn't enough evidence to declare one guilty.
  • The veredicts were given thanks to: a) written civil codes or b)customs of past judges that dealt with the same cases?
    Customs of past judges that dealt with the same cases were used to give veredicts.
  • England doesn't use the Common Law anymore.  True or false?
    FALSE!
  • How many judges stayed in London after King Henry II told them to?
    5!