Types of Law
What is the difference between civil and criminal law?
Civil law resolves disputes between private parties and seeks compensation, while criminal law punishes offenses against society and deters future wrongdoing.
What is the highest source of law?
Constitution
What do trail courts do?
Hear cases first
What is precedent?
Past decisions guiding future cases.
What is a contract?
Legally binding agreement
What is public law vs private law?
Private law and public law are two distinct branches of legal systems that govern different aspects of society. Private law, also known as civil law, deals with disputes between individuals or entities, such as contracts, property rights, and torts. It focuses on protecting the rights and interests of individuals and ensuring fair and just outcomes in private relationships. On the other hand, public law governs the relationship between individuals and the state or government. It encompasses constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law, among others. Public law aims to maintain order, protect public interests, and regulate the exercise of governmental power. While private law primarily concerns private matters, public law is concerned with the broader public welfare and the functioning of the state.
Laws passed by legislatures are called what?
Statutes
What is the role of appellate courts?
Review decisions
What is liability?
Legal responsibility
What are business regulatations?
Rules businesses must follow
What is substantive law?
is the body of law that defines the rights, duties, and obligations of individuals and entities, governing how members of society are to behave.
Laws created by court decisions is called what?
Case/Common Law
What is the role of a judge?
Interpret law
What are damages?
Money awarded in a case.
What is tort?
Civil Wrongdoing
What is the procedural law?
is the body of law that governs the methods and processes by which legal rights are enforced, and disputes are resolved in the court system.
Rules created by court decisions is called what?
Administrative law
What is jurisdiction?
Authority to hear a case
What is the plaintiff vs the defendant?
Sues vs is sued
What is compliance?
Following law/regulations
A person sues for damages after a car accident- what type of law is this?
Civil Law
What happens if a statue conflicts with the constitution?
It is invalid/unconstitutional
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
What is the burden of proof?
Duty to prove claims
A company violates safety rules and gets fined - what type of law applies?
Administrative law