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Characteristics Of Good Laws
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Fairness, Reasonable, Understandable, and Enforceable.
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Criminal Law
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Laws That Deal With Specific Statutory Rules Laid Down By The Government Regarding People's Behavior.
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Misdemeanor
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A Less Serious Crime Usually Punishable By Fine Or Short Jail Sentence.
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Felony
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This Type Of Crime Is Usually Serious And Often Violent And Therefore Caries Serious Punishments.
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Civil Law
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Laws That Are Based On Agreements And Conflicts Between Individuals.
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Law Suits
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A Claim Or Dispute Brought To A Court Of Law For Adjudication.
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Contracts
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A Written Or Spoken Agreement.
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Constitutional Law
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Law That Deals Specifically With Rights And Issues Revolving Around Our Rights As Defined In The State Or National Constitutions.
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Administrative Law
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Laws That Are Formulated In Response To Laws Passed By Congress.
*Determined By The Executive Branch. *Has The Same Effect As Law Passed By Legislature. |
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International Law
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Body Of Rules Established By Treaty And Recognized By Nations.
*Military Agreements *Diplomatic Treaties *Trade *Human Rights |
