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What type of law deals with the relationship between the state and individuals?
What is the term for the power of a court to hear and decide a case?
What is the principle of following precedent to ensure consistency and fairness?
Which legal system is based on codified laws and statutes?
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What is the term for laws developed through court decisions and customs?
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Which type of law regulates the actions of government agencies?
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Study Notes
Branches of Law
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Public Law: deals with the relationship between the state and individuals, including:
- Constitutional Law: concerns the structure and powers of the government
- Administrative Law: regulates the actions of government agencies
- Criminal Law: defines and punishes crimes
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Private Law: deals with the relationships between individuals, including:
- Tort Law: concerns civil wrongs and damages
- Contract Law: regulates agreements between individuals
- Property Law: deals with the ownership and use of property
Sources of Law
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Statutory Law: laws created by legislatures, including:
- Acts of Parliament
- Regulations
- Codes
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Common Law: laws developed through court decisions and customs, including:
- Case Law: precedents set by judges
- Judicial Decisions: interpretations of statutes and regulations
- Customary Law: laws based on traditional practices and social norms
Key Concepts
- Jurisdiction: the power of a court to hear and decide a case
- Precedent: a court decision that sets a binding example for future cases
- Stare Decisis: the principle of following precedent to ensure consistency and fairness
- Substantive Law: the rules and principles that govern a particular area of law
- Procedural Law: the rules and procedures for enforcing and applying substantive law
Legal Systems
- Common Law System: relies on case law and precedent, used in countries such as the UK, USA, and Canada
- Civil Law System: based on codified laws and statutes, used in countries such as France, Germany, and Japan
- Sharia Law: a system of law based on Islamic principles and teachings, used in some Muslim countries
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Explore the basics of law, including branches of law, sources of law, key concepts, and legal systems. Learn about public and private law, statutory and common law, jurisdiction, precedent, and more!
