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law - correct answer a rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state, commanding what is right, and prohibiting what is wrong functions of law - correct answer to maintain stability in ...

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BLW CH. 1

law - correct answer a rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in
a state, commanding what is right, and prohibiting what is wrong



functions of law - correct answer to maintain stability in the social, political,
and economic system through dispute resolution, protection of property, and the preservation of the
state, while simultaneously permitting ordered change



legal sanctions - correct answer means by which the law enforces the decisions
of the courts; example: seizure and sale of property by a debtor who fails to pay a court-ordered
obligation.



law provides sanctions while morals do not - correct answer the difference
between law and morals: (law provides ____ while morals ____)



law and (justice/morals) are separate and distinct concepts - correct answer
justice



justice - correct answer the fair, equitable and impartial treatment of
competing interests with due regard for the common good



substantive law - correct answer law creating rights and duties (e.g. must have
a blood alcohol level under X # to drive)



procedural law - correct answer rules for enforcing substantive law (e.g. if you
have a blood alcohol level over a certain amount and you drive, you will have this happen and this etc)



public law - correct answer law dealing with the relationship between
government and individuals

, private law - correct answer law governing the relationships among individuals
and legal

entities



Civil Law - correct answer law dealing with rights and duties the violation of
which is between private individuals



Criminal Law - correct answer law establishing duties which, if violated,
constitute a wrong against the entire community, usually the state



Constitutional Law - correct answer fundamental law of a government
establishing its powers and limitations



common law and equity - correct answer Judicial Law: 2 types



Why do we have laws? - correct answer To maintain order; protect personal
property and rights.



Stare decisis - correct answer A common law doctrine under which judges are
obligated to follow the precedents established in prior decisions



Statutory law - correct answer a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in
human nature and essential to or binding upon human society



Judicial law - correct answer a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in
human nature and essential to or binding upon human society



Case law - correct answer is precedent



Executive orders - correct answer laws issued by the President or the governor
of a state; may amend, revoke, or supersede a prior executive order.

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