The world of law and crime Flashcards
What did I have to do if I want to bring my product to the society?
A. I have to make my product in compliance with a long list of rules and regulation from the government.
B. I don’t have to do anything, what I need to do that is producing it and selling it, that’s all.
A. I have to make my product in compliance with a long list of rules and regulation from the government.
What is the difference in meaning between rules and regulations?
A. There is no difference between these two notions.
B. There are a lot of differences between them.
B. There are a lot of differences between them that rules are made by judge’s decision (in companies, in an organization) and regulations are made by governments, rules are flexible and regulations are rigid.
Why does the smartphone company must follow the copyright infringements?
A. Because there will be a host of imminent litigation regarding things like patent infringement or copyright violation.
B. Because I don’t have to care about how this world operates
A. Because there will be a host of imminent litigation regarding things like patent infringement or copyright violation. The smartphone company can be sued any times by its rivals, the result, in this case, is huge fines, damages ruled by courts or governments.
How many sources of law are there at this present?
There are two sources of law now: Common Law and Statutory Law.
What are Statutory Law, Common Law? Where do those Laws come from?
Common laws make by judges’ decision, Statutory is government-made or can be known that it’s made by politicians
What is the supreme Law of America?
The Constitution Law can be also known Charter of right and Freedom, both are similar in term of their function.
What is their function?
Constitutions give the supreme courts the Big power to protect people and companies from the BAD action of the governments and government agencies. No Laws can violate the constitutions.
According to the US Constitution, How many branches are there of a government? What are their names?
There are 3 branches of a government: legislative, Executive. judicial
What does organization lead the Legislative? What is its function?
The Legislative is led by US Congress. They make laws
What does organization lead the Executive? What is its function?
The Executive is led by US President. Their function is carrying out Laws
What does organization lead the Judicial? What does it do?
The Judicial is led by Supreme Court. Their function is interpreting laws
What is one of the most famous Executive Order made? Who was made that?
The most famous Executive Order was made that is Emancipation Proclamation, this is dismantling slavery.
This was made by Abraham Lincoln
Can one branch have the power over another one?Why
A. Yes, it can
B. No, It can’t
No, it can’t
Can US President issue the Executive Order without the consent of US Congress?
A. Yes, they can
B. No, They can’t
A. Yes, they can. BUT The Congress can overturn the executive order by two-thirds votes, they also amend the law if they disagree with it.