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BLAW IVY SOFTWARE study guideConstitution Correct Answer-Ultimate source of law
crimial law Correct Answer-deals with conduct requirements imposed by government on citizens
Statute, ordinance Correct Answer-conduct represents a societal interest in need of protection
prosecutor Correct Answer-The state or federal government attorney in a criminal case.
Standard of proof Correct Answer-the requirement for presenting prevailing proof
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt Correct Answer-The standard of proof needed to convict in a criminal case. The evidence offered in court does not have to amount to absolute certainty, but it should leave no reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the alleged crime.
Civil Law Correct Answer-deals with the resolution of rights between citizens or between citizens and government where a criminal matter is not involved.
Contracts Correct Answer-binding legal agreements
Tort Law Correct Answer-law that defines and enforces duties and rights among private individuals that are not based on contractual agreements Plaintiff Correct Answer-a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Defendant Correct Answer-an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
standard of proof in a civil matter Correct Answer-established by a less rigorous standard than in a criminal matter
Proof by a preponderance of the evidence Correct Answer-Remedies in civil matters are typically comprised of orders requiring the transfer of money or property from one party to another or orders issued by the Court directing the conduct of one party or the other
Substantive Law Correct Answer-Law that defines, describes, regulates, and creates legal rights and obligations.
Procedural laws Correct Answer-laws that establish how laws are applied and enforced-how legal proceedings take place
Constitution Correct Answer-A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs and the fundamental laws that govern a society
Treaties Correct Answer-a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
State Constitutions Correct Answer-Each of the 50 states has their own Constitution that sets forth the principles and framework for their government. Usually more detailed than the national Constitution
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