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constitutional law
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the law as expressed by separate written documents that set forth the general organization, powers, and limits of their respective governments
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statutory law
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laws enacted by legislative bodies at any level of government
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adjucate
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to resolve judicially
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binding authority
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any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case. Includes constitutions, statutes, and regulations.
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case law
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includes courts’ interpretations of constitutional provisions, statutes, and administrative rules.
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4 sources of American Law
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1. constitutional law
2. statutory law 3. administrative law 4. case law |
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administrative law
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consists of the rules and regulations issued by administrative agencies, which derive their authority from the legislative and executive branches of government.
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