SOSC 1375 Final: 1375 Final Review Definitions
10 Apr 2017
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Insistence that a logical & difficult analysis of the law requires the separation of law and morality. Important negative implication of the social thesis: a separation between what law is and what law ought to be. Natural law theory: legal theory that recognizes how law & morality are deeply connected, basically the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Legal positivism case law precedents/ facts rather than merits. Public law - regulates the relationships between the state and individuals, or between states. Civil law - regulates the personal relationships between two private parties. Procedural law - outlines the steps and procedures involved in protecting and enforcing the rights given under substantive law, i. e. the rules of court, etc. Constitutional law - laws establishing the make-up of government and the division of powers between federal and provincial governments. Criminal law - state defined prohibitions with penalties. Administrative law - governs the activities of administrative agencies of government.
