1. Types of Laws Objective: Explain how constitutional, statutory, case and administrative laws are created. Explain how to resolve conflicts between constitutional, statutory, case, and administrative laws. Describe the differences between criminal and civil, substantive and procedural, and business and other forms of law. Bellwork: What “laws” or rules are there here at school? Which laws would you change, how would that change affect things at school?

2.  Based on our beginning of the year vote the next topic of interest was Chapter 1, section 2 Types of Laws.  Since this is just a section of a Chapter and not the whole thing we are going to cover this information quickly and then move to Chapter 4 our Court system.

3.  Types of Laws  Constitutions – document that sets the framework of government and its relationship with the people, the highest law of the land.  Statutes – state and federal legislature enacted laws.  Administrative Regulations – governmental bodies formed to carry out particular laws.  Cases – law created by the judicial branch of the government.

4.  When Laws Conflict

5.  Main Types of Law  Criminal vs. Civil (already covered in Chapter 5)  Procedural vs. Substantive (already covered in Chapter 5)  Business Law ▪ Rules that apply to business situations and transactions ▪ Torts are private wrongs (civil offenses) against people or organizations, distinct from breach of contract.

6.  Since we are covering Types of Laws very quickly I will not have a SUMMATIVE test over this material, however, questions over Types of Laws may appear on future SUMMATIVE tests most specifically the FINAL.  I’m going to give you a Quiz over Chapter 1.2 to prepare you for what kinds of questions might be asked over this Chapter that you would be EXPECTED to know!  The Quiz is OPEN BOOK, pages 9 -15 may be of assistance. It may not be taken home, but if you do not finish you may come in before or after class if you need additional time.