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Unit 8—Criminal Justice

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

2 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)

3 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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