Introduction to Law

Study Notes

A set of rules and regulations enforced by a governing authority
Designed to regulate human behavior and provide a framework for resolving disputes

Criminal Law: Deals with crimes and punishments, focusing on protecting society from harm
Civil Law: Concerned with disputes between individuals or organizations, focusing on compensation and resolution
Constitutional Law: Interprets and applies the principles of a country's constitution
Administrative Law: Regulates the actions of government agencies and officials
International Law: Deals with relations between nations, including treaties and agreements

Common Law: Based on court decisions and customs, with a focus on precedent
Civil Law: Based on codified laws and statutes, with a focus on written codes
Sharia Law: Based on Islamic principles and beliefs
Hybrid Systems: Combine elements of different legal systems

Law is a set of rules and regulations enforced by a governing authority to regulate human behavior and provide a framework for resolving disputes.

Criminal Law: Deals with crimes and punishments, focusing on protecting society from harm and ensuring public safety.
Civil Law: Concerned with disputes between individuals or organizations, focusing on compensation and resolution to settle private disputes.
Constitutional Law: Interprets and applies the principles of a country's constitution, ensuring the supreme law of the land is upheld.
Administrative Law: Regulates the actions of government agencies and officials, ensuring they act within their legal powers.
International Law: Deals with relations between nations, including treaties and agreements, governing international relations and diplomacy.

Common Law: Based on court decisions and customs, with a focus on precedent, where previous court decisions inform current decisions.
Civil Law: Based on codified laws and statutes, with a focus on written codes, where laws are written down and codified.
Sharia Law: Based on Islamic principles and beliefs, governing the legal system in Islamic countries.
Hybrid Systems: Combine elements of different legal systems, creating a unique legal framework.

Jurisdiction: The authority of a court to hear and decide a case, determining the scope of its power.
Standing: The right of a party to bring a lawsuit, determining who has the legal right to initiate a case.
Due Process: The right to a fair and impartial trial, ensuring fundamental rights are protected during legal proceedings.
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for bringing a lawsuit, preventing claims from being made after a certain period.
Contract: A voluntary agreement between parties, enforceable by law, where parties agree to certain terms and conditions.

Courts: Adjudicate disputes and apply the law, providing a forum for resolving disputes.
Legislature: Creates and passes laws, exercising the power to make laws.
Executive: Enforces laws and policies, ensuring the implementation of laws and policies.
Law Enforcement: Enforces laws and maintains public order, maintaining law and order in society.
Legal Profession: Includes lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals, providing legal services and expertise.