Questions and Answers
What is binding authority?
What does liability refer to?
State of being legally responsible for something like a debt or obligation
Which of the following is NOT a type of primary source of law?
What are the four types of primary law sources?
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What is the U.S. Constitution considered as?
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What do statutes refer to?
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What are administrative rules?
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Define case law.
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What are secondary sources of law?
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What is the meaning of precedent?
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What is stare decisis?
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What does the term remedy refer to in legal terms?
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Who are plaintiffs?
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Define defendant.
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What is a legal remedy?
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What is an equitable remedy?
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What does natural law refer to?
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What is legal positivism?
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Define criminal law.
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What is international law?
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What does cyberlaw encompass?
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Study Notes
Key Legal Concepts
- Binding Authority: Legal sources that courts are compelled to follow when making decisions.
- Liability: The condition of being legally accountable for actions such as debts or obligations.
- Breaches: Occurs when a legal obligation is not fulfilled.
Sources of Law
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Primary Source of Law: Official documents that establish law on specific issues, which include:
- Constitution
- Statutes
- Administrative Rules
- Court Decisions
- Constitution: Supreme legal authority in the U.S. and states; outlines fundamental principles and rights.
- Statutes: Laws created by Congress and state legislatures.
- Administrative Rules: Regulations formulated by governmental agencies.
Legal Framework
- Case Law: Legal principles derived from court decisions; interprets statutes and other legal sources.
- Secondary Sources of Law: Works that explain and summarize primary sources, such as books and articles.
- Constitutional Law: Laws based on the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.
- Statutory Law: Laws enacted by legislatures.
Legal Terminology
- Citation: Reference to where legal information can be found, like statutes or court rulings.
- Ordinances: Local laws established by city or county authorities.
- Common Law: Legal system developed from customs and court decisions, not from legislated statutes.
Judicial Precedents
- Precedent: A court ruling that serves as an example in future cases with similar legal issues.
- Stare Decisis: Legal principle meaning "to stand on decided cases"; ensures consistency in law.
Legal Guidance
- Persuasive Authorities: Legal sources that courts may consider but are not required to follow.
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Remedy: Legal means to enforce a right or compensate for a violation, including:
- Legal Remedy: Monetary compensation for damages.
- Equitable Remedy: Non-monetary solutions like injunctions and specific performance.
Legal Philosophy
- Jurisprudence: The study or philosophy of law.
- Natural Law: Belief in a legal system based on universal moral principles inherent to human nature.
- Legal Positivism: Theory that insists laws created by a government must be obeyed, irrespective of moral considerations.
- Historical School: Focus on past legal principles to determine contemporary law.
- Legal Realism: Views law as just one factor; emphasizes social and economic contexts in legal decision-making.
Branches of Law
- Substantive Law: Defines legal rights and obligations.
- Cyberlaw: Governs internet-related transactions.
- Civil Law: Addresses private and public rights, distinct from criminal law.
- Civil Law System: Legal framework based on codified codes rather than judicial precedents.
- Criminal Law: Defines wrongful acts against the collective society and prescribes penalties.
- National Law: Laws specific to a nation.
- Sharia: Islamic law governing various aspects of life for Muslims.
- International Law: Governs relations and actions among nations, encompassing both written and unwritten legal rules.
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Test your knowledge on key legal concepts such as binding authority, liability, and breaches. Additionally, explore the various sources of law including the Constitution, statutes, and administrative rules. This quiz covers fundamental aspects of the legal framework essential for understanding law.