Sociology 2253A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Racial Profiling, Precedent, Discovery Digital Networks
9 Apr 2018
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Possible key terms from chapters 1 5 (except for 3) Rule of law the requirement that governments, as well as individuals, be subjected to and abide by the. Canadian charter of rights and freedoms the primary law of the land and guarantees fundamental. Criminal law that body of law that deals with conduct considered so harmful to society as a whole that. Precedent a judicial decision that may be used as a standard in subsequent similar cases. Common law law that is based on custom, tradition, and practice and is generally unwritten. Statute law written laws that have been enacted by a legislative body, such as the parliament of canada. Stare decisis the principle by which the higher courts set precedents that the lower courts must follow. Crime an act or omission that is prohibited by criminal law. Summary conviction offences generally less serious offences that are triable before a magistrate or.
