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Which branch of law deals with the relationship between individuals and the state?
Which branch of law deals with the relationship between individuals and the state?
Which legal system is based on customs, judicial decisions, and legislation?
Which legal system is based on customs, judicial decisions, and legislation?
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear and decide a case?
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear and decide a case?
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Which branch of government makes the laws?
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What is the term for a previous court decision that serves as a guide for future cases?
What is the term for a previous court decision that serves as a guide for future cases?
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Which legal system is based on the Quran and Hadith?
Which legal system is based on the Quran and Hadith?
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What is the term for the principle of following precedent in court decisions?
What is the term for the principle of following precedent in court decisions?
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Which legal institution is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Which legal institution is responsible for enforcing the laws?
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What is the term for the right to bring a lawsuit or appeal?
What is the term for the right to bring a lawsuit or appeal?
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Which type of legal system is based on codified laws and statutes?
Which type of legal system is based on codified laws and statutes?
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Study Notes
Branches of Law
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Public Law: Deals with the relationship between individuals and the state
- Constitutional Law: Concerned with the interpretation and application of a country's constitution
- Administrative Law: Regulates the actions of government agencies and officials
- Criminal Law: Focuses on crimes against the state and society
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Private Law: Concerned with the relationships between individuals and private organizations
- Tort Law: Deals with civil wrongs and damages
- Contract Law: Regulates agreements between individuals and organizations
- Property Law: Covers ownership and rights to property
Legal Systems
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Common Law: Based on customs, judicial decisions, and legislation
- Originated in England and spread to countries such as the US, Canada, and Australia
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Civil Law: Based on codified laws and statutes
- Originated in Europe and spread to countries such as France, Germany, and Japan
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Islamic Law: Based on the Quran and Hadith
- Prevails in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt
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Customary Law: Based on traditional practices and customs
- Prevails in indigenous communities and some African countries
Legal Institutions
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Judiciary: The system of courts that interpret and apply the law
- Includes trial courts, appellate courts, and supreme courts
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Legislature: The branch of government that makes the laws
- Includes parliaments, congresses, and assemblies
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Executive: The branch of government that enforces the laws
- Includes presidents, prime ministers, and governors
Legal Processes
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Adversarial System: A system where two parties present their cases to a neutral judge or jury
- Used in common law countries
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Inquisitorial System: A system where a judge or investigator actively searches for evidence
- Used in civil law countries
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Methods of resolving disputes outside of court
- Includes mediation, arbitration, and negotiation
Legal Concepts
- Jurisdiction: The authority of a court to hear and decide a case
- Standing: The right to bring a lawsuit or appeal
- Precedent: A previous court decision that serves as a guide for future cases
- Stare Decisis: The principle of following precedent in court decisions
Branches of Law
- Public Law deals with the relationship between individuals and the state, encompassing Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law is concerned with the interpretation and application of a country's constitution
- Administrative Law regulates the actions of government agencies and officials
- Criminal Law focuses on crimes against the state and society
- Private Law is concerned with the relationships between individuals and private organizations, including Tort Law, Contract Law, and Property Law
- Tort Law deals with civil wrongs and damages
- Contract Law regulates agreements between individuals and organizations
- Property Law covers ownership and rights to property
Legal Systems
- Common Law is based on customs, judicial decisions, and legislation, originating in England and spreading to countries like the US, Canada, and Australia
- Civil Law is based on codified laws and statutes, originating in Europe and spreading to countries like France, Germany, and Japan
- Islamic Law is based on the Quran and Hadith, prevailing in countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt
- Customary Law is based on traditional practices and customs, prevailing in indigenous communities and some African countries
Legal Institutions
- Judiciary is the system of courts that interpret and apply the law, comprising trial courts, appellate courts, and supreme courts
- Legislature is the branch of government that makes the laws, comprising parliaments, congresses, and assemblies
- Executive is the branch of government that enforces the laws, comprising presidents, prime ministers, and governors
Legal Processes
- Adversarial System is a system where two parties present their cases to a neutral judge or jury, used in common law countries
- Inquisitorial System is a system where a judge or investigator actively searches for evidence, used in civil law countries
- Alternative Dispute Resolution includes methods of resolving disputes outside of court, such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation
Legal Concepts
- Jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear and decide a case
- Standing refers to the right to bring a lawsuit or appeal
- Precedent is a previous court decision that serves as a guide for future cases
- Stare Decisis is the principle of following precedent in court decisions
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A quiz about the different branches of law, including public law and private law, and their subfields such as constitutional law, administrative law, and tort law.
