Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
1 The American Legal System Yell / The Law and Special Education, Second Edition Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
Advertisements

Law for Business and Personal Use
History of Law.  Enforceable rules of conduct in society  Reflect the culture and circumstances of the times  Created in this country by elected officials.
Chapter 1 The Facts to Be Explained. Copyright © 2005 Pearson Addison-Wesley. All rights reserved. 1-2.
Chapter 3 Law Enforcement and the Law. Juvenile Justice Today Gennaro F. Vito and Julie Kunselman © 2012 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ
THE ROLE OF THE FEDERAL COURTS Introduction to the Judicial Branch of the United States Government.
The Judicial Branch “You are guilty” OR “You are not guilty”
PROCEDURES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, 8 th ed. Roberson, Wallace, and Stuckey PRENTICE HALL ©2007 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ
CHAPTER 1 Legal Foundations Copyright © 2015 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent.
Chapter 3 Kinds Of Law.
Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Introduction to the American Legal System By Enika.
Our Legal System Business Law Mr. DelPriore. Our Laws What is law? What is law? Enforceable rules of conduct in a society Enforceable rules of conduct.
Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing
Chapter Six Constitutional Law. Introduction to Law, 4 th Edition Hames and Ekern © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights.
The Judicial Branch 1.) Legislative Branch = makes the laws. 2.) Executive Branch = Implements and carries out the laws. 3.) Judicial Branch = Interprets.
The Judicial Branch. The court system functions independently of the executive and legislative branches – a check on possible abuses All judges have the.
© 2010 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Chapter Two The U.S. Legal System. Introduction to Law, 4 th Edition Hames and Ekern © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All.
Chapter Seventeen The Trial. Introduction to Law, 4 th Edition Hames and Ekern © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ All Rights.
Chapter Fifteen Criminal Procedure Before Trial. Introduction to Law, 4 th Edition Hames and Ekern © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Upper Saddle River,
Judicial Branch. The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court and the federal judges The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court and the federal.
History of Law.  Enforceable rules of conduct in society  Reflect circumstances of the times  Created in this country by elected officials  Statutes-
Chapter 10: The Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch. Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman Understanding the Federal Judiciary The Framers viewed the federal.
Unit 1: Law, Justice, and You
CHAPTER 1 Overview of U.S. Legal Concepts Copyright © 2015 Carolina Academic Press. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Introduction to the American Legal System By Enika.
Define the following vocabulary terms in the back of your notebook: Contract Tort Summons Plaintiff Defendant Negligence End.
I. Introduction A. Law definition B. Law in business.
The Paralegal Professional ESSENTIALS, 2/e By Cheeseman and Goldman PRENTICE HALL ©2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ Chapter 5:
Chapter 10 The Judicial Branch Complete warm-up Define following words: PlaintiffDefendant ProsecutionPrecedent Original jurisdictionAppeal.
Types of Laws Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency.
Figure A--1 Thomas L. Floyd Digital Fundamentals, 8e Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved.
Chapter 3 The Courts and Legal Personnel. Introduction to Law, 4 th Edition Hames and Ekern © 2010 Pearson Higher Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ
CHAPTER 2: COURT SYSTEMS. Chapter 22 Learning Objectives: Court Operation State and Federal Court Systems Law and Equity CHAPTER 2: COURT SYSTEMS.
© 2005 West Legal Studies in Business, a division of Thompson Learning. All Rights Reserved.1 PowerPoint Slides to Accompany The Legal, Ethical, and International.
The Paralegal Professional Part II: Introduction to Law Chapter Five American Legal Heritage & Constitutional Law.
LAW for Business and Personal Use © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible.
Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Introduction to the American Legal System By Enika.
© 2006 Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ, All Rights Reserved.Hames/Ekern: Introduction to Law, 3 rd edition Chapter Seventeen The Trial.
This Week’s Focus: What is the Law? What are the Functions of the Law? Where Does Law Come From? U.S. Constitution v. State Constitutions Federal Court.
CHAPTER 1: LAW: PURPOSES AND SOURCES. Chapter 12 Learning Objectives: Definitions and Classifications of Law Sources of Law Case Law: Role of Precedent.
The Paralegal Professional Chapter Eight Criminal Procedure and Administrative Law.
Constitution Supreme Court of the US is final interpreter of the federal constitution Federal statues are considered SUPREME LAW OF LAND State Supreme.
The Court System in Texas
Unit 4: Law & the Legal System
CHAPTER 1 Laws and Their Ethical Foundation
The Judicial Branch.
The Judicial Branch 1.) Legislative Branch = makes the laws. 2.) Executive Branch = Implements and carries out the laws. 3.) Judicial Branch = Interprets.
American Government and Politics Today
The Structure, Function, and Powers of the Judicial Branch
CHAPTER 1 Laws and Their Ethical Foundation
INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM
A Very Brief Introduction That You May or May Not Remember 
 Norms (standards of behavior)  Regularly enforced by coercion
Essentials of the legal environment today, 5e
The Role of the Federal Courts
Figure 15.1 Collaborative Professional Development
The Judicial Branch.
A Very Brief Introduction That You May or May Not Remember 
Agenda 3mins: Scholarships 30mins: Law in the News 20mins: Quiz Review
Chapter 45: Drugs for Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
Figure 4--2 Mrs. Mast’s Unit Plan for “The Three Bears”
General Principles for Writing Reaction Mechanisms
Figure 15.1 Collaborative Professional Development
Figure 7.1 Categories Grid
The Role and Organization of the Courts
Business Law Chapter 1 Review.
Sorting Out the Courts SS.7.C.3.11: Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of the courts at the state and federal levels.
Figure 7.1 Categories Grid
Presentation transcript:

Introduction to the American Legal System By Enika Schulze and Susan Patterson Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Sources of American Law Laws of small towns and villages in England Common law Statutes Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Substantive law Rights and duties of individuals Circumstances in which a court may address grievances Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Procedural law Step-by-step mechanisms that must be followed How to gain access to the courts Prescribed conduct before and during trial How to enforce judgment Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Criminal case Government brings action to determine if law is broken Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Civil case Plaintiff brings action to seek redress Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Constitution specified 3 independent branches of government: Executive Legislative Judicial Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Role of Judiciary Reconfirming and strengthening existing law Widening or narrowing application of existing law Overturning existing laws that conflict with laws at a higher level of authority Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 General Introduction to the Legal System Judge’s responsibilities Enforce rules of procedure Determine the facts Apply the law to the facts Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved.

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.