The Law
A collection of rights
What can the law be described as?
A body of principles that establish the structure of a government and the relationship of that government to the people.
What is the constitution?
A legal capacity to require another party to perform.
How is a right defined?
A body of principles that society establishes to keep things running smoothly
What is the law?
Statutes enacted by state legislatures.
What are the sources of American law?
Only if there is a corresponding duty.
How can a right exist?
principles that govern conduct.
What does the law consist of?
Congress, state legislature, local government.
Who creates statutory law in the U.S.?
Consists of both the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and by the government and the right to protection against intrusions by others.
What is the right of privacy?
Several layers are enacted at different levels of government that provide the framework for business and personal rights.
What is constitutional law?
4th amendment.
Which amendment requires a search warrant?
Cannot be taken away by statutes or court decisions.
What are the rights in the U.S. Constitution.
Creates, defines, and regulates rights and duties.
What is substantive law?
The constitution, federal statues, city ordinances.
Where do our rights flow from?
Generally, have accompanying duties.
Individual rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution