Ch. 1 & 2 Test Review  LAW IN SOCIETY

Ethics-  the means for determining what a society’s values ought to be.

The Golden Rule Principle,  -“Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.”  What is it based on? Empathy

The Greatest Good Principle-  a decision is based on whether an action will create the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

How does ethics and the law conflict?  You must decide whether to do what you know is morally right or obey the law.

Can a state statue conflict with the U. S. Constitution?  No it would be unconstitutional.

Administrative agencies-  can make their own rules, enforce their rules, investigate violations of their rules, and decide the guilt or innocence of those who violate their rules.

How are state court systems related?

3 Levels of the Federal Courts,  Top  Middle  Bottom

Juvenilecourts  -have special jurisdiction over delinquent, unruly, abused or neglected children up to a certain age.

Unconstitutional Law-  invalid law

Laws of the U. S. are based on common law.

Heart of the Golden rule- Empathy

Law-  is the system of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain stability and justice

Precedent-  Judges refer back to past cases to make their decisions.

Delinquent child-  a minor under a certain age (generally 16 & 18) who has committed an adult crime.

What is the jurisdiction of local courts?-  limited

What is the jurisdiction of Federal courts-  Admiralty

Bill of Rights-  1st amendments to the U.S. Constitution

How many judicial courts is the U. S. divided into?  13

What is the highest court in the land?  The Supreme Court

Constitution-  country’s most fundamental law