J&B Chapter 3 - Guiding Laws, Regulations, and Standards

Question 1

A precedent established over time through the judicial process.

Answer 1

case law

Question 2

A work of law established or adopted by a rule-making authority. It serves to regulate an approach, system or topic for which it is written.

Answer 2

code

Question 3

A publication that offers procedures, directions, or standards of care as a reasonable means to address a condition or situation.

Answer 3

guide

Question 4

An enforceable rule of conduct that helps protect a society. From a legal perspective, laws are divided into statutory and case.

Answer 4

law

Question 5

A rule, issued by an executive government authority, that outlines details and procedures that have the force of law.

Answer 5

regulation

Question 6

A rule, procedure, or professional measurement established by an authority. To have the effect of law, it must be adopted by an authority with the legal responsibility to enact it as law (that is, promulgate it).

Answer 6

standard

Question 7

A rule of conduct in civil and criminal matters

Answer 7

statutory law