laws Flashcards
private law
governs relationships between individuals, businesses, or organizations, dealing with personal or contractual disputes.
Public law
governs relationships between individuals and the government, focusing on laws that affect society as a whole (e.g., criminal law, constitutional law).
How were laws originally carried out
These were usually founded upon common sense, and transmitted to new members of societies by word of mouth.
As these customary norms were adopted over long periods of time, they became accepted as laws, and became part of the social contract of the society.
What was the origin of Canadian law in England called? What is it now known as?
In England, this led to the development of the common law. This system of recording cases and examining precedent significantly improved the application of law and administration of justice, and continues to be an important facet of the Canadian justice system.
You must be able to identify the rule of law by definition
The rule of law is the principle that everyone, including individuals, governments, and institutions, is subject to and accountable under the law, which is applied fairly and equally.
Know the definition of substantive law
All laws that list the rights and obligations (duties) of each person in society
Ex. property law
Know the definition of procedural law
The steps involved in protecting the rights given under substantive law
