Chapter 1 Introduction to Law Flashcards
What is the definition of law?
the body of rules governing individuals and their relationships
What do laws give us?
basic freedoms, rights and protections
Laws enacted by some authorized governmental body are called?
Public law
Laws that are developed between two individuals are called?
Private law
A violation of a criminal law is a wrong against?
Society
A violation of a civil law is a wrong against?
a person or persons
Criminal violations bring what penalties?
fines and imprisonment
Civil violations bring what penalties?
restitution
Substantive laws give?
rights and responsibilities
Procedural law provides?
the means for enforcing substantive law
The principle of following past court decisions is referred to as?
stare decisis or let the decision stand
Stare decisis is also known as?
common law
Laws passed by a governmental body and in written form is called?
statutory law
An order prohibiting certain conduct or ordering certain acts is called?
an injunction
The body of law that attempts to do justice when the law does not provide a remedy is called?
equity
