Video Notes: Civil Law & Government Concepts

Flashcards covering key concepts from civil law, government structure, sources of law, and common law principles described in the video notes.

In a conflict between a state constitution and the U.S. Constitution, which prevails?

The U.S. Constitution prevails.

Which U.S. state has its legal system based on the Roman civil law format of organized, comprehensive statutes in code form?

Louisiana.

Which legal system is based on the current standards or customs of the people?

Common Law.

The requirement to purchase a local permit and register a business name with the county is an example of what type of regulation?

Ordinances.

In a civil injury case like Cliff’s, which type of law applies to give the injured party the right to sue?

Civil Law.

The panel of citizens chosen to help interpret a region’s customs or rules for a court is referred to as what?

Jury.

Governing rules passed by a city council or county government are called what?

Ordinances.

Who has the power to regulate interstate trucking commerce in the United States?

Federal Government.

The motor vehicle division is an example of what kind of governmental entity?

Administrative Agency.

Laws regarding vehicle emissions enacted by states are examples of what?

Statutes.

What document sets forth the framework of a government and its relationship to the people it governs?

Constitution.

Laws created by central authorities to prevent disputes or wrongdoings from happening in the first place are called what?

Positive Law.

An open, peaceful violation of a law to protest its alleged injustice is called what?

Civil Disobedience.

Marcos will study which type of law to understand the steps involved in making arrests?

Procedural Law.

At what level are laws created in the United States?

All levels (federal, state, and local).

The statement 'The world's two great systems of law are the English common law and the Napoleonic Code' is true or false?

False.

A group of laws put together in an organized form is called a .

Statutes (or a codified code).

What is considered the final stage in the growth of law in societies?

The establishment of a constitution by a leader or central authority.

Laws made by administrative agencies are often called what?

Rules and regulations.

What does the doctrine of stare decisis require?

Lower courts must follow established case law (precedent).

Using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases is called what?

Precedent.

The Supreme Court of the United States is the final interpreter of which document?

The federal Constitution.

Which level oversees interstate commerce—federal government or states?

Federal Government.

The power to decide where a case is heard is called what?

Jurisdiction.

Mary’s siblings should seek a lawyer in which specialty area if there’s a dispute over an estate?

Civil Law.

True or False: Statutes are created at a local city level within a state.

False.

Have law codes today been influenced by ancient civilizations such as Hammurabi's Code?

True.

Is the U.S. legal system based on English common law?

True (with Louisiana's civil law influence).

Business law mainly concerns which type of law governing contracts and property?

Civil Law.

What two qualities should laws have to produce stability in a society?

Flexibility and predictability.