Unit 8—Criminal Justice

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Unit 8—Criminal Justice Sources of United States Law Unit 8—Criminal Justice

Historical Sources of U.S. Law Hebrew Law Code of Hammurabi English Law Old Testament Ten Commandments (1462 BC) Magna Carta English Bill of Rights King of Babylon (1750 BC)

Modern Day Sources of U.S. Law Constitution & Amendments Acts of Congress (Federal & States) Modern Day Sources of U.S. Law Rules & Regulations (e.g., IRS, FDA, SEC) Attorney General Opinions Supreme Court Rulings (Case Law) Executive Orders (President & Governors)

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