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CFR
Code of federal regulations
laws
rules of conduct commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong
The Federal Constitution
grants authority to the three federal branches of government to create, enforce, and interpret laws, rules, and regulations
Each of the constitutions in the 50 states
grant authority to their respective branches of government to create, enforce, and interpret requirements specific to their state.
statute
a law enacted by a legislature or legislative body
The federal legislative body
the U.S. Congress, made up of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
Bill
Legislation seeking to create a new law
statute
bill is passed it becomes a ____
Municipal governments
include such entities as counties, parishes, cities, towns, and villages.
• Also known as local governments; pass ordinances and local laws to regulate and control activities specific to their communities.
Judicial branches of government
(the courts) interpret statutory laws passed by the legislative branches of government and render decisions and opinions known as case law
Appellate courts
consider appeals from cases already heard in a trial (lower) court.
Case law
defined as appellate court decisions based on custom, usage, and prior decisions
The federal court system has three levels:
1. District Courts (the trial courts).
2. Circuit Courts (first level of appeal).
3. Supreme Court of the United States (highest level of appeal)
94
There are currently ___ U.S. District Courts,
13
there are currently ___ U.S. Circuit (appeal) Courts
one
There are currently ___ Supreme Courts
a Supreme Court.
In 48 states the highest court of appeals is called ____
a Court of Appeals
In New York and Maryland, the highest court is called ____
Common law is derived from a court review of:
• Custom,
• Practice,
• Judicial rulings and decisions, and
• Established case law
judge-made law
Common law may be referred to as ____ because of it originates in the judicial branches of governments
The executive branch of a government:
• Functions through administrative agencies.
• Enhances and supports statutory laws by writing companion rules and regulations known as administrative law.
• Enforces administrative laws (rules and regulations).
• Issues advisories, opinions, orders, and decisions relevant to statutory and administrative laws, rules, and regulations
The Executive Branch of the federal government
_____ writes rules and regulations, known collectively as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Federal Trade Commission
The Funeral Rule is an administrative law (federal regulation) written by the ______.
Each of the 50 states have administrative agencies that:
• Create and enforce administrative laws.
• Further define and reinforce state statutory laws.
• Issue opinions, guidance, and information to the public.