Sources Of American Law Ch 15 Flashcards
What is a statue?
A law written by a legislative branch of government.
What is constitutional law?
That branch of the law dealing with the formation, construction, and interpretation of constitutions.
What are ordinances?
Statutes passed by city councils
What is administrative law?
The authority and procedures to be followed by certain administrative agencies.
What is common law?
Law made by judges in the process of resolving individual cases.
What is common law also known as?
Case law
What is equity?
A system of rules by which disputes are resolved on the ground of fairness.
What is substantive due process?
A shorthand of certain rights
What is procedural due process?
Prohibits arbitrary enforcement of the law.
What is the adversary system?
Lawyers for opposing sides try to present their strongest cases.
