[BLAW 2301] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 147 pages long Study Guide!
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Power: affects all people, affect most of life. Fascination: complex, nut never just theoretical, televised trials often draw a large audience, not guilty prosecution cannot prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. English roots: many american come from english, mediation, collective responsibility. The oculist case (1329: doctor applied herbs in his eyes, now he is blind, however, patient voluntarily went to the physician. Law in the united states: english brought tradition, english principles do not promote change. Fundamental rights: for most party they are found in amendments. Statues: law passed by legislative body, laws passed by state and federal legislature, city ordinances, local laws, etc . Common law: the principle that precedent is binding on later cases. Administrative law: work for legislative and executive, can make laws called regulations. Treaties: treaties must be ratified 2/3 vote by us senate. Negative or dominant aspect: a limit on the states: substantial effect rule.
