Purposes & Functions of Law
3 Functions
-Safety
-Protection
-Order
Statutes
Written laws
Negotiation
Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
Justinian's Code
Innocent until proven guilty
Supremacy Clause
Federal laws triumph over state laws
Settlement
An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
The sacrafice of individual freedom to the government in order to join society
Federalism
Sharing of power from a federal government to a lower level of government
Mediation
Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it
Felony
A more serious crime than a misdemeanor, usually more than a year in prison.
Appellate Court
A court for appeals
Arbritration
The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute