Law Review Terms Flashcards
(41 cards)
United Nations
an international organization that works to maintain international peace and security.
Human Rights
the basic rights and freedoms that all people have, regardless of their status
International Law
is a set of rules that govern how states and other international actors interact with each other.
World Trade Organization
an international organization that regulates trade rules between nations.
International Humanitarian Law
International law governs the conduct of war and the use of force
Foreign corrupt practices act
a U.S. law that prohibits companies and individuals from making payments or gifts to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business,
The paris agreement
a legally binding international treaty that aims to limit global warming and its effects
Domestic law
the legal system of a country that governs the behavior of people, organizations, and the government. It’s also known as internal, national, or municipal law.
Substantive law
Rights & duties of the law
Procedural law
Governs the processes and steps required to enforce the rights and duties
Constitutional law
the study of the rights, powers, and structure of a government as defined in its constitution.
Administrative law
a branch of law that governs the creation and operation of government agencies.
Criminal law
a system of laws that defines criminal offenses and the punishments for those offenses.
Insurance fraud
a crime that involves intentionally deceiving an insurance company or agent to obtain money or benefits that are not deserved.
Freedom of speech
the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
Trade treaties
an international agreement between two or more countries that establishes rules for the exchange of goods and services
Government structure
the organized framework within a political system that outlines how power and authority are distributed and exercised, including the different branches of government (like executive, legislative, and judicial) and how they interact with each other
Administrative agencies
government bodies that create and enforce rules and regulations to implement laws. T
Regulation enforcement
the process of ensuring that laws and regulations are followed. It involves monitoring, inspecting, and taking action when rules are violated.
Family law
a broad area of law that governs issues related to family relationships.
Employment law
is a set of laws that govern the relationship between employees and employers. It protects employees and ensures that they are treated fairly and respectfully.
Contract law
The legal framework that governs how courts interpret and enforce agreements between parties. It also determines the rights and obligations of those parties.
Wills & Estates
are part of private law that governs how a person’s property is distributed after they die and how their family is cared for while they are alive.
Tort law
a legal area that deals with civil wrongdoings, where a person commits an act or omission that causes harm to another, resulting in the injured party being able to sue for monetary compensation, aiming to remedy the wrongdoing and compensate the victim for their damages; essentially, it’s a legal mechanism to seek justice when someone is harmed by another person’s actions, whether intentional or negligent.
