Chapter 6 Flashcards
This branch of government charged to implement the law
Executive
This branch of government charged to create the law
Legislative
This branch of government charged to interpret the law
Judicial
This type of law is decisional. Judge’s rulings become the law
Common Law
This type of law is established through formal legislative processes
Statutory Law
This type of law is delegated authority to government agencies
Administrative law
This type of law is recognized and enforces the rights of individuals in disputes over legal rights or duties of individuals in relation to one another
Civil Law
This type of law involves public concerns regarding an individuals unlawful behavior that threatens society
Criminal law