1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE U.S. LEGAL SYSTEM Chapter 2 2. Theories Throughout history, law has regulated human interactions for different reasons: Protect…
Slide 1The Law Practical Explanation and what the Law means to You Slide 2 Types of Law Common Law Statutory Law Regulations Criminal Law Civil Law Slide 3 Common Law Judge…
Slide 1 C3.1(3) Article III of The Constitution Created the Judicial Branch (the court system) Main job: interpret the constitutionality of laws Slide 2 C3.1(3) Three Levels…
Slide 1 INTERPRETING LAWS JUDICIAL BRANCH Slide 2 BASICS ABOUT THE LAW Laws are GOOD Locke and “State of Nature” Keep us safe Give order and organization Protect rights…
Slide 1 THE JUDICIAL BRANCH Slide 2 Equal Justice Under The Law All people are created equal…thus, our judicial system protects citizens under a set of laws/rules …
The countryâs laws restrict the power of government. Citizens are protected from arbitrary, or unreasoned, rule of public officials. --Most laws protect freedoms, yet some…