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jurisprudence - answer the science or philosophy of law
Positive Law - answer law based on the dictates of a central political
authority/ law is made by men
Natural Law - answer God's or nature's law that defines right from
wrong and is higher than human law
Common Law - answer emphasizes use of judges
Sociological Law - answer A system that permits society to shape
law rather than the law to shape society; consequently, a society's
laws in the circumstances (Ch. 17)s system are relative to its
changing
Case Law - answer rules on precedent and stare decisis
stare decisis - answer Let the decision stand; decisions are based on
precedents from previous cases
Substantive Law - answer Law that defines, describes, regulates,
and creates legal rights and obligations. how the laws are enforced
in court of law
, Procedural Law - answer Law that establishes the methods of
enforcing the rights established by substantive law. Decides if trial
goes to court and whether or not there is a jury, judge etc
Originalism - answer A view that the Constitution should be
interpreted according to the original intentions or original meaning
of the Framers. Many conservatives support this view.
ordinances - answer local laws
Statutes - answer a written law passed by a legislative body
Compensatory Damages - answer A monetary award equivalent to
the actual value of injuries or damage sustained by the aggrieved
party.
Punitive Damages - answer damages exceeding simple
compensation and awarded to punish the defendant.
conflict of laws - answer As between state and federal laws, the
question of which substantive law to apply in a given case. multiple
states have different conflicting laws
Probate Court - answer is a specialized type of court that deals with
the property and debts of a person who has died
Specialty Courts - answer Lower courts that have jurisdiction over
one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or
domestic violence.
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