HIT: Ch. 8 Health Laws

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Public law

involves government at any level and its relationship with individuals and organizations. its purpose is to define, regulate, and enforce rights where any part of a government agency is a party. also includes civil law

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Criminal law

most familiar type of public law, where the government is a party against an accused who has been charged with a criminal statute.

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private law

involves rights and duties among private entities and individuals. normally encompasses issues related to contracts, properties , and torts (injuries). also civil law.

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constitutional law

defines the amount and types of power and authority governemnts are given