Sources of Law Sources of Law 5 main

Sources of Law
Sources of Law 5 main sources of law are: Federal & state constitutions Common
Sources of Law Constitution A country’s document which spells out the principles by which
Sources of Law Common Law Precedent - Doctrine stating that a judge
Sources of Law Statutes Statute - laws specifically passed by a governing body
Sources of Law Court Decisions Court Law is sometimes called case law.
Sources of Law Administrative Law A power given by the Legislative Branch to
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>Sources of Law 5 main sources of law are: Federal & state constitutions Common Sources of Law 5 main sources of law are: Federal & state constitutions Common Law Statutes Court decisions Administrative Law

>Sources of Law Constitution A country’s document which spells out the principles by which Sources of Law Constitution A country’s document which spells out the principles by which the government operates.

>Sources of Law Common Law Precedent - Doctrine stating that a judge Sources of Law Common Law Precedent - Doctrine stating that a judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances.

>Sources of Law Statutes Statute - laws specifically passed by a governing body Sources of Law Statutes Statute - laws specifically passed by a governing body Can order people to do something Ex: Pay taxes Can prevent people from doing something Ex: Discrimination

>Sources of Law Court Decisions Court Law is sometimes called case law. Sources of Law Court Decisions Court Law is sometimes called case law. Courts make laws in 3 ways: Common law tradition By interpreting statues (laws) By judicial review .

>Sources of Law Administrative Law A power given by the Legislative Branch to Sources of Law Administrative Law A power given by the Legislative Branch to an administrative agency with knowledge over certain fields of business or departments. Also called Regulatory agencies