Chapter 1 Law Studies

What? are the enforceable rules of conduct in a society

• Laws

• Codes

• Issuances

• Ethics

What are the two great systems of law in the world

• English common law and Roman civil law

• Criminal and civil law

• Englis common law and German Civil law

• Roman common and English criminal law

English common law is the basis of all the states EXCEPT for?

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Alabama

• Florida

What law is concerned with private rights of individuals and governs between individuals?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Positive

• Procedural

What law deals with offenses against society and governs the behavior of individuals in relation to the laws of society?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Positive

• Procedural

What law deals with methods of enforcing legal rights and duties.

• Civil

• Criminal

• Positive

• Procedural

What law defines those rights and duties of procedural law?

• Civil

• Substantive

• Positive

• Procedural

Ethics

• Is a collection of standards of conduct and moral judgement forming the basis for a reasoned, impartial decision as to what is right or wrong

• Doctrine requiring lower courts to adhere to existing case law in making decision

• Group of laws that set forth how rights and responsibilities can be legally excerised and enforced through the legal system

• Law based in the customs of a group of people

What principals are used in making business decisions?

• Business ethics

• Ethical principles

What is open peaceful violation of a law to protest its alleged injustice or unfairness. It is only justified in rare and extraordinary circumstances ?

• Business ethics

• Ethical principles

• Civil disobedience

• Case law