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

2 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 All rights reserved.

3 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 All rights reserved.

4 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 All rights reserved.

5 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 All rights reserved.

6 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 All rights reserved.

7 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 All rights reserved.

8 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 All rights reserved.

9 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 All rights reserved.

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