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I. IntroductionA. Law definition

B. Law in business

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II. Nature of LawA. More limited meaning

B. Functions of law1. keeping peace

2. enforcing standards of conduct

3. facilitating planning

4. promotes social justice

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III. Classification of lawA. Substantive vs procedural

1. substantive definition

2. procedural

B. Criminal vs. civil1. criminal definition:

2. civil definition:

3. same behavior can violate both criminal & civil laws

4. procedural safeguards

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IV. American legal systemA. Checks & balances

1. between powers of state & federal government2. between branches of government

B. Constitutional powersC. Constitutional limitations

1. Bill of Rights2. other rights

D. Fifty-one legal systems

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V. Sources of lawA. Constitution, both federal & state

B. Treaties

C. Statutes

D. Administrative rules & regulations

E. Executive Order

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VI. Court decisionsA. Interpretation of statutes

1. power to interpret is important2. process of interpretation3. courts tend to uphold agency interpretation

B. Common law definition: Judge made lawC. Judicial review

1.Roe vs. Wade2.Johnson vs. Texas

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VI. Court Decisions (cont’d)D. Stare Decisis

1. Precedent:uphold

2. Overturn

3. Distinguish

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VII. Evolution of Law A. Dilemma of Certainty vs. FlexibilityB. Predictability

1. to avoid punishment people must be able to know law2. procedural requirements of legislature & agencies 3. stare decisis

C. Adaptability1. flexibility in application of stare decisis2. overrule precedent3. distinguish case

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VIII. Preventive LawA. Definition Business

B. Objectives of preventive law

C. Practice of preventive law

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I. Sources of lawA. Constitution, both federal & state

B. Treaties

C. Statutes

D. Administrative rules & regulations

E. Executive Order

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II. Court decisionsA. Interpretation of statutes

1. power to interpret is important2. process of interpretation3. courts tend to uphold agency interpretation

B. Common law definition: Judge made lawC. Judicial review

1. Roe vs. Wade2. Johnson vs. Texas

D. Stare decisis1. Precedent2. Overturn3. distinguish

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