SOURCES OF LAW
What is federal and state government?
These are the 4 main types of law
What is constitutional, statutory, administrative and common (case) law
An offense punishable by death or by imprisonment in a state or federal prison for more than one year.
What is a felony?
These are the two types of torts that may result in physical injury, damage to property, or deprivation of personal liberty and freedom.
What is intentional or unintentional?
These 4 elements must be present in a contract to be legally binding
What is agreement, consideration, legal subject matter and contractual capacity
These are the 2 houses of congress that makes up the legislative branch
What is the Senate and the House of Representatives?
This type of law is based on the framework established by the constitution of a nation, state, or other entity. It defines broad governmental powers and is the highest law in the country
What is constitutional law?
A crime punishable by fine or by imprisonment in a facility other than a prison for less than one year.
What is a misdemeanor?
An intentional tort the is the open threat of bodily harm to another or acting in such a way as to put another in the reasonable apprehension of bodily harm
What is assault?
These are the 2 main types of contracts
Wha are expressed and implied contracts?
A rule or regulation issued by the president of the US that becomes law without prior approval of Congress
What is an executive order?
Also known as case law, this type of law is based on judicial decisions and court precedents. Over time, courts' interpretations of laws and legal principles shape this law
What is common law?
Does not involve crimes but instead involves wrongful acts against persons
What is civil law?
An intentional tort that causes bodily harm to another
What is battery?
Lenders must provide clear and detailed disclosures about the terms and costs of credit, including the annual percentage rate (APR), finance charges, amount financed, and total payments. This helps consumers compare credit offers and make informed decisions.
What is Regulation Z?
Law that derives from federal and state constitutions
Constitutional law
These are laws enacted by legislative bodies, such as Congress or a state legislature. Statutes are written rules and regulations that govern specific aspects of society
What is statutory law?
True of False. A person can be jailed for committing civil disputes
What is false?
Unintentional acts that are not intended to cause harm but are committed unreasonably or with a disregard for the consequences
What is negligence?
Under this contract the physician is not bound to treat every patient that seeks medical care
What is implied contract?
This branch has exclusive authority to declare war on another country
What is Congress?
This area of law deals with the rules and regulations created by administrative agencies or government bodies. These agencies have the authority to enforce laws and provide oversight in specific areas, such as environmental protection or consumer rights
What is administrative law?
This is a court judgement in lawsuits against health care practitioners
What is a payment of a sum of money?
Person guilty of a tort.
What is a tortfeasor?
right to respectful care, access to necessary information, and the ability to make informed decisions about their treatment. These rights include the ability to refuse treatment, participate in research, and access their medical records. In addition, patients have the right to privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.
What is rights of patient?