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Sources/Types of Law
Sources and Types of
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Case Law | law established based on the outcome of former court cases |
| Common Law | law based on custom and prior legal proceedings |
| Constitutional Law | Laws relating to the interpretation of the Constitution |
| Precedent | an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. |
| Regulation | a rule that a government agency makes to enforce a law |
| Statutory Law | Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures |
| Civil Law | law that deals with relationships between people |
| Criminal Law | law that deals with crimes and the punishments associated with those crimes |
| Juvenile Law | law that deals with people who are under the age of 18 |
| Military Law | laws that apply only to people in the military |