Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Law Flashcards
jurisprudence
the study of law and legal theory
juris (Latin)
law; legal
prudentia (Latin)
knowledge
What are the three types of law writing?
- apodictic
- casuistic
- definitional
simple statements indicating what we should or should not do
apodictic laws
if/then type of written law
casuistic
the individual requirements of a law
elements
laws written in the same format that you would see in a dictionary
definitional laws
law
standards of conduct; a system or rules established by an authority
What are the five principles of law?
- Harm principle
- Parent principle
- Morality principle
- Donation principle
- Static principle
parens patriae (Latin)
“father of the people”
Negligence is an example of the _____ principle law.
harm
Public health laws and laws related to drug use are examples of _____ principle laws.
parenting
_____ principle laws are often based on religious beliefs.
Morality
Abortion laws are an example of _____ principle laws.
morality
Welfare programs and disability laws are examples of _____ principle laws.
donation
Without _____ principle laws, members of society could do what they want, regardless of how it affects others.
static
Without _____ principle laws, members of society could do what they want, regardless of how it affects others.
static
Licenses are required for certain things due to _____ principle laws.
static
independent, supreme power and authority
sovereign
Article I established the _____ Branch.
Legislative
branch that “creates” the law
Legislative
precedence
decisions made on past rules or principles
branch with the power to “execute” the law
Executive
