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10 Cards in this Set
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Definition of Law
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a rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong
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Function of Law
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maintain stability in the social political and economic system through dispute resolution. Protect private ownership of property and assist in contracts. Final function is preservation of the state. While permitting ordered change.
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Law and Justice
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justice is the fair equitable and impartial treatment of competing interests with due regard for the common good.
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Substantive Law
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creates defines and regulates legal rights and duties
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Procedural Law
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sets forth rules for enforcing those that exist by reason of the substantive law
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Public Law
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branch of substantive law that deals with the government’s rights and powers
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Private Law
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the part of substantive law that governs individuals and legal entities
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Civil Law
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duties the violation of which constitutes a wrong doing against the party injured by the violation
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Criminal Law
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duties the violation of which is a wrong against the whole community
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Sources of Law
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1. Constitutional
2. Judicial 3. Legislative 4. Administrative |
