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BL Lesson 1.01

Ethics, sources of law, and legal systems

TermDefinition
Administrative Law Laws that regulate bureaucracy.
Case Law Law based on judge's opinions rather than statutes.
English Common Law Law in England based on precedent.
Ethics Principles that guide behavior.
Greatest Good Providing for the greatest number of people.
Law of Precedent Issue decided by a court that will guide future cases.
Statutory Law Laws explicitly written into effect.
The Golden Rule "Treat others as you wish to be treated"
Consequential Ethical Reasoning The consequences of ones actions will judge whether or not they take those actions.
Rule Based Ethical Reasoning Acts are judged without regard for their consequences.
Ethics as Reflected in U. S. Laws and the U. S. Constitution Connected to enlightenment era philosophy. Ex) John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Montesquieu, Voltaire, etc. for the good of the greatest number of people
Department of Homeland Security Perform anti-terrorism and secure the country's borders.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Enforces controlled substances laws.
Executive Branch Enforces laws approved by the legislative and judicial branches.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Federal Bureau under the Department of Justice that investigates domestic issues.
Judicial Branch Interprets laws presented by the judicial branch.
Legislative Branch Creates laws to be sent to the judicial and executive branches.
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Investigates issues in North Carolina.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol Patrols the highways of North Carolina to enforce driving laws.
Police Departments Enforces laws.
United States Marshal Service The police on a federal level.
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