Chapter 1 The Nature and Sources of Law

Question 1

Specifies the steps that must be followed in enforcing rights and liabilities

Answer 1

Procedural Law

Question 2

Define wrongs against society

Answer 2

Criminal Laws

Question 3

Define the rights of one person against another

Answer 3

Civil Laws

Question 4

A body of law that provides justice when the law does not offer an adequate remedy or the application of the law would be terribly unfair

Answer 4

Equity

Question 5

Using precedent and following decisions

Answer 5

Stare Decisis

Question 6

Time-honored rules of the community

Answer 6

Common Law

Question 7

The rules and regulations parties agree to as part of their contractual relationships

Answer 7

Private Law

Question 8

Rules promulgated by state and federal administrative agencies i.e. FDA

Answer 8

Administrative Regulations

Question 9

Branch of law based on the constitution for a particular level of gov’t

Answer 9

Constitutional Law

Question 10

Includes legislative acts enacted by congress or the state legislatives

Answer 10

Statutory Law

Question 11

Creates, defines, and regulates rights and liabilities; determines when a contract is formed

Answer 11

Substantive Law

Question 12

The order or pattern of rules that society uses to govern the conduct of individuals and their relationships

Answer 12

Law

Question 13

A legal capacity to require another person to perform or refrain from performing an act

Answer 13

Right

Question 14

An obligation of law imposed on a person to perform or refrain from performing a certain act

Answer 14

Duty

Question 15

The right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures by the gov’t; also protects individuals against intrusions by others

Answer 15

4th Amendment - Right of Privacy

Question 16

Principles that are expressed for the first time in court decisions

Answer 16

Case Law

Question 17

Stands as the law in future cases that involve a particular problem

Answer 17

Precedent