chapter 1 vocab Flashcards
law
standards of conduct or a system of rules established by an authority
parents patriae
Latin for Father of the People, a legal concept whereby the gov’t takes on the role of parent
apodictic
pertaining to an expression or statement of absolute certainty
do not leave room for interpretation
casuistry
a method of reasoning or legal analysis using conditions and results
provide consequence or punishment that apodictic laws lack
sovereign
having independent and supreme power and authority
common law
law developed by judges through court decisions rather than through a legislature
precedence
a decision by a court made in the past that is used to determine the outcome of a current court case
autonomy
being independent, making your own decisions; the right of self-governance
jurisprudence
the theory, philosophy, science, or study of the law
legislative branch
designed so the people can be represented by gov’t
contains 2 Chambers: Senate The House of Reps
executive branch
held by President
power to execute laws
judicial branch
interpret the law
the preamble
fundamentals purpose principles & goals of the constitution
harm principle
person causing harm should be held responsible
criminal laws & tort laws
parents principal
gov’t takes on the roll of a parent (Parens Patriae)
