The emergence of criminal law in England did not occur in a vacuum. Rather it emerged in the context of larger structural changes in economic and political institutions. It reflected a shift from feudalism to nationalism. A new legal system emerged as well. Specifically there was a transition from Tribal law to State law. The following lists are indicative of Tribal or State law.

$$\begin{array}{l}
A &B\
\begin{array} { l | l r }
Territorial ties &Blood ties \
Individual responsibility &Collective responsibility \
State as unit of justice &Family as a unit of justice \
Punishment&Feud or Compensation \
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
-Which list of traits is indicative of State law?

Question

The emergence of criminal law in England did not occur in a vacuum. Rather it emerged in the context of  larger structural changes in economic and political institutions.  It reflected a shift from feudalism to nationalism.   A new legal system emerged as well.  Specifically there was a transition from Tribal law to State law.  The following lists are indicative of Tribal or State law.

$$\begin{array}{l}
A &B\
\begin{array} { l | l r } 
 Territorial  ties    &Blood  ties  \
Individual  responsibility   &Collective  responsibility \
State  as  unit  of  justice &Family  as  a  unit  of  justice  \
Punishment&Feud  or  Compensation  \
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
-Which list of traits is indicative of State law?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The traits listed in A, such as territorial ties, individual responsibility, and the state as the unit of justice, are characteristic of State law. Traits listed in B, such as blood ties and the family as the unit of justice, are characteristic of Tribal law.

The Emergence of Criminal Law in England Did Not Occur