Commerce Clause - refers to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives
Congress the power "to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with
the Indian tribes."
Misdemeanor - a crime punishable by less than 12 months in jail. Community se...
GBL EXAM 1
Commerce Clause - refers to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives
Congress the power "to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with
the Indian tribes."
Misdemeanor - a crime punishable by less than 12 months in jail. Community service, probation,
fines, and imprisonment for less than a year are commonly issued punishments.
-law exists to influence behavior and promote peace and social justice - What is the purpose of
law
(1) PROPERTY LAW PRINCIPLES (JOINT OWNERSHIP)
(2) CONTRACT LAW PRINCIPLES (DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES - LIFE INSURANCE, IRA'S, ETC.)
(3) PROBATE (LAST WILLS AND TESTAMENTS) - what are the three methods of wealth transfer?
1. Different jurisdictions in federal government
2. Commerce clause- source of authority
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3. Separation of power in the US- three branches of government.
4. most laws are established at state government - How do you organize law?
1.agricultural zoning
2.commercial zoning
3.residential zoning
4.industrial zoning - What are the four types of zoning
, a- under the united states constitution, certain powers are delegated to:
a. the national government, with the remainder reserved by the states.
b. the states, with the remainder reserved by the federal government
c.the states alone
d. none of the above are correct
An agreement between private parties creating mutual obligations enforceable by law. - what is a
contract?
Appellate Jurisdiction - The power of a court to hear appeals from lower courts. This includes the
power to reverse or modify the the lower court's decision.
circuit courts have power over district courts,
supreme court has power over circuit courts
Arbitration - form of binding dispute resolution, equivalent to litigation in the courts, and entirely
distinct from the various forms of non-binding dispute resolution,
alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a category that more commonly refers to mediation (a form of
settlement negotiation facilitated by a neutral third party)
arbitration - private alternative to litigation that can only be used in civil lawsuits
Burden of Persuasion - obligation of a party to introduce evidence that persuades the factfinder,
to a requisite degree of belief, that a particular proposition of fact is true.
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