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What branch of law deals with the relationships between individuals and the government?
What branch of law deals with the relationships between individuals and the government?
Which type of law focuses on disputes between individuals and organizations, seeking compensation or relief?
Which type of law focuses on disputes between individuals and organizations, seeking compensation or relief?
Which legal system is used in countries such as France, Germany, and Japan?
Which legal system is used in countries such as France, Germany, and Japan?
What is the principle that all individuals and organizations are subject to the law?
What is the principle that all individuals and organizations are subject to the law?
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Which branch of law governs agreements between individuals and businesses?
Which branch of law governs agreements between individuals and businesses?
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What is the principle that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty?
What is the principle that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty?
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Which type of law deals with crimes and punishments?
Which type of law deals with crimes and punishments?
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Which legal system is used in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom?
Which legal system is used in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom?
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Study Notes
Branches of Law
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Public Law: Concerned with the relationships between individuals and the government, including:
- Constitutional Law: Deals with the interpretation and application of a country's constitution
- Administrative Law: Regulates the actions of government agencies and officials
- Criminal Law: Defines crimes and prescribes punishments
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Private Law: Focuses on relationships between individuals, including:
- Contract Law: Governs agreements between individuals and businesses
- Tort Law: Deals with civil wrongs and damages
- Property Law: Regulates ownership and use of property
Types of Law
- Civil Law: Focuses on disputes between individuals and organizations, seeking compensation or relief
- Common Law: Based on customs, traditions, and judge-made decisions
- Criminal Law: Deals with crimes and punishments
- International Law: Regulates relationships between countries and international organizations
Legal Systems
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Common Law System: Used in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
- Judges have a significant role in shaping the law
- Precedent plays a crucial role in decision-making
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Civil Law System: Used in countries such as France, Germany, and Japan
- Emphasizes codified laws and less reliance on precedent
- Judges have a more limited role in shaping the law
Legal Principles
- Rule of Law: The principle that all individuals and organizations are subject to the law
- Presumption of Innocence: Individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty
- Due Process: The principle that individuals have the right to a fair and impartial trial
- Equality Before the Law: The principle that all individuals are equal in the eyes of the law
Branches of Law
- Public Law deals with the relationships between individuals and the government
- Constitutional Law is a subset of Public Law, dealing with the interpretation and application of a country's constitution
- Administrative Law is another subset of Public Law, regulating the actions of government agencies and officials
- Criminal Law is also a subset of Public Law, defining crimes and prescribing punishments
Private Law
- Focuses on relationships between individuals
- Contract Law governs agreements between individuals and businesses
- Tort Law deals with civil wrongs and damages
- Property Law regulates ownership and use of property
Types of Law
- Civil Law focuses on disputes between individuals and organizations, seeking compensation or relief
- Common Law is based on customs, traditions, and judge-made decisions
- Criminal Law deals with crimes and punishments
- International Law regulates relationships between countries and international organizations
Legal Systems
- Common Law System is used in countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
- Judges play a significant role in shaping the law in Common Law Systems
- Precedent plays a crucial role in decision-making in Common Law Systems
- Civil Law System is used in countries like France, Germany, and Japan
- Codified laws are emphasized in Civil Law Systems, with less reliance on precedent
- Judges have a more limited role in shaping the law in Civil Law Systems
Legal Principles
- Rule of Law: all individuals and organizations are subject to the law
- Presumption of Innocence: individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty
- Due Process: individuals have the right to a fair and impartial trial
- Equality Before the Law: all individuals are equal in the eyes of the law
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Discover the different areas of law, including public law and private law, and their subfields such as constitutional law, administrative law, and contract law. Test your knowledge of the legal system!
