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Unit 1 unit 2 vocab
law basis
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What are the rues of conduct established by the government to maintain stability justice
Laws
What characteristics are important when considering the origins of laws
answer
What is unwritten lwas based on local custums and traditions
Common Law
where did common law originate
England
What is the name given to the first ten amendments
Bill of Rights
When the U.S. gained independence, waht legal concepts were adopted in the constitution?
English common law
medial reseachers testing animals understand taht are helping thousands of people by
harming a few animals. Which theory are they using?
the greatest good
Why does the legislative create administrative agencies?
To regulate activities for the public
What department agency is responsible for prosecuting federal criems and representing the
government?
Department of Justice
how many Judicial circuits is the United States divided into?
13
Which branch is responsible for creating laws?
Legislative
Which term identifies the local court jurisdiction?
Limited
If a resident in one state sues a resident in another state for more thatn 75,000 waht king of
case is it?
Diversity of Citizenship
What is the first pleading filed in a civil case?
complaint