Business Law Ivy Software | 173 Questions | With Complete
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US Constitution is referred to as Correct Answers supreme law
of the land
statutes Correct Answers laws passed by LEGISLATIVE
branch of government
written statements of law contained in law codes
criminal law Correct Answers deals with conduct requirements
imposed by government on citizens by statute or ordinance
where the conduct represents a societal interest in need of
protection
brought through prosecutors
standard of proof (criminal law) Correct Answers requirements
for preventing prevailing proof
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
civil law Correct Answers deals with the resolution of rights
between citizens or between citizens and government where
criminal matters are not involved
created as statutes, regulations, or common law
brought to court by one citizen (plaintiff)
standard of proof (civil law) Correct Answers established by
proof by a preponderance of the evidence
stare decisis Correct Answers reliance on precedence
,case law Correct Answers common law and statutory
construction are together referred to as...
regulations Correct Answers laws made by the executive
branch of government through the administrative bodies of that
branch
treaties Correct Answers international agreements reached
between the US and one or more other countries
once confirmed by the legislative branch, considered to be law
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Correct Answers
specifies that any rule-making (creation of regulations) must
include specified amounts of public notice, acceptance and
processing of public input, due consideration and fair process,
and in some instances rights to appeal
two organic levels of government Correct Answers federal and
state
the commerce clause Correct Answers gives the federal
government the power to regulate interstate commerce, that is
commerce that crosses state lines
full faith and credit Correct Answers each state must
reasonably honor the proper judgments and orders of other state
courts
fifth and fourteenth amendments Correct Answers require
government act in all matters with due process
, due process Correct Answers government actions must follow
a knowable process which assures fairness at certain levels
fifth and fourteenth amendments
right to legal counsel Correct Answers sixth amendment
search and seizure Correct Answers fourth amendment
speedy trial Correct Answers sixth amendment
cruel and unusual punishment Correct Answers eighth
amendment
freedom of religion Correct Answers first amendment
right to keep and bear arms Correct Answers second
amendment
quarter soldier in house Correct Answers third amendment
against unreasonable searches and seizures Correct Answers
fourth amendment
due process of law Correct Answers fifth amendment
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