Law & Order
What is Law?
The order or pattern of rules that society establishes to govern the conduct of individuals and the relationships among them
What is criminal law?
A law that deals with crimes and punishment
What is Jurisdiction?
Is the legal authority of a court to hear and decide cases.
What is the rule of law?
The rule of law is the principle that all individuals and institutions, including the government, are accountable to laws that are publicly enacted, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.
what happens when someone violates a legal duty?
When someone violates a legal duty, it can lead to various consequences, depending on the nature of the duty and the circumstances surrounding the violation
What is case law?
Principles expressed for the first time in court decisions
What is a trial court?
Is a court where cases are heard first.
What is appellate court?
Is a court that reviews decisions from lower courts.
What is the difference between the law and ethics?
Law is a codified system of rules enforced by the state, while ethics is a set of moral principles guiding individual and societal behavior
What is constitutional law?
Constitutional law is the supreme body of rules and principles that defines the structure of government, allocates powers, and protects individual rights.
What is sanctions?
Are penalties or punishments for breaking laws.
What is legal duty?
Is an obligation created by law or contact that requires a person to conform their actions to a particular standard.
Name the six sources of law listed in Chapter 1?
Constitution, Statutory Law, Administrative Law, Private Law, Case Law, Uniform State Laws
What is an example of uniform state law?
Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act
What is administrative law?
Is a law created by government agencies.
What is the purpose of law in society?
The purpose of law in society is to maintain order, protect individual rights, resolve disputes, and promote justice and social stability.
What is the difference between rights and duty?
Rights is the legal capacity to require another person to perform or refrain from action. A duty is an obligation of law imposed in a person to perform or refrain from performing a certain act
What are the classifications of laws listed in Chapter 1?
Substantive Law vs. Procedural Law, Criminal Law vs. Civil Law, Law vs. Equity
What court is the highest in the United States?
Is the Supreme Court.
What are statutes law?
A statute is a formal, written law enacted by a legislative body to govern behavior within a jurisdiction