Chapter 3: Sources of Law Flashcards
1
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constitutional law
A
rules stated in constitution
2
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judicial review
A
court can determine if something is allowed
3
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federalism
A
authority to govern is split b/w central gov’t and regional gov’ts
4
Q
doctrine of incorporation
A
using 14th amend. due process to change bill of rights
5
Q
statute
A
law enacted by state legislature/congress
6
Q
ordinance? it is a ?
A
law enacted by local gov’t (subcategory of statutory law)
7
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administrative law
A
rules and regulations created by admin. agencies
8
Q
4th branch of gov’t
A
admin. agencies
9
Q
executive order
A
policy issued by the president
10
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common law
A
law made by courts
