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(A) LAW-QUIZ-02

LAW-QUIZ-02

TermDefinition
Jurisprudence the study of law and legal philosophy
Human rights entitlements which a person has simply because she or he is alive
Felonies crimes for which the penalty is more than one year in prison
Misdemeanors crimes for which the penalty is one year or less in prison
Divison of power among three branches the separation of powers
Statues the laws made by legislatures
Checks and balances the system by which each branch has the power to restrain another branch of government
Judicial review the power of courts to declare statutes void
The supremacy clause the provision that requires that the U.S. Constitution and federal laws are a higher authority than state laws
Legislative intent the purpose for which a statute was enacted
Initiatives and referendums the authority of citizens to legislate and repeal statutes
Lobbying actions to influence legislators
Precedents specific past court cases which act as examples
Common law a legal system where laws are created and developed through judicial decisions rather than legislative statutes
Appeals courts courts that review decisions of lower courts
Popular Law sets

 



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