Chapter 1-2

Question 0

Interstate

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Between two or more states (feds)

Question 1

Constitution

Answer 1

Documents that is the framework of a gov and its relationship to its people. Highest source of law

Question 2

Intrastate

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Occurs within one state

Question 3

Statutes

Answer 3

Laws enacted by state and fed legislative

Question 4

Ordinances

Answer 4

Legislation enacted by a town, city, or county board or commission

Question 5

Case Law

Answer 5

Law made from other deciding court cases

Question 6

Stare Decisis

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Requires lower courts to follow case law in deciding similar cases

Question 7

Administrative Regulations

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Government bodies required to carry out particular laws Ex. Social security, controlled by executive branch

Question 8

Civil Law

Answer 8

Group of laws used to provide remedy for wrongs individuals. Problem between you and one person, doesn’t affect society

Question 9

Torts

Answer 9

Private or civil wrong for which laws grant a remedy

Question 10

Crime, Criminal Law

Answer 10

An offense against society, a group of laws that defines and sets punishment for offense

Question 11

Substantive Law

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Defines rights and duties such as murder, theft, and negligence

Question 12

Procedural Law

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Deals with methods of enforcing legal rights and wrongs

Question 13

Business Law

Answer 13

Covers rules that apply to business situations and transactions. -Uniform Commercial Code