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Legal Concepts Flashcard

Legal Concepts Flashcard

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'law'?

Back

A representation of a set of rules or principles established by government or other controlling body that members of society must follow and obey

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'common law' also known as?

Back

Case law

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'precedent' refer to?

Back

Previous decisions that set an example or guide for future cases

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the 'Supreme Court'?

Back

To be the highest federal court in the US

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 'Bill of Rights'?

Back

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of uniform laws?

Back

To harmonize all state law by unifying legislation on a given topic

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") aim to establish?

Back

Uniform laws for various aspects of commercial law

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