The Common Law System, the United States Constitution, and Federalism

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Common Law

A legal system built on the precedent of cases and the evolution of legal theories.

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Civil Law

An abstract codified legal system based on the Roman tradition.

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Substantive Law

The part of the law that creates, defines, and regulates rights.

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Procedural Law

The part of the law that prescribes the methods of enforcing rights or obtaining redress for their invasion.

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U.S. Constitution

The supreme law of the United States, which outlines the structure and powers of the federal government.

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Sovereignty

The right and power of regulating internal affairs without foreign dictation.

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Federalism

The relationship between the federal government and the states.

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Supremacy Clause

The clause in the U.S. Constitution that establishes federal law as superior to state law.

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Contracts Clause

The clause in the U.S. Constitution that prohibits states from impairing the obligation of contracts.

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Full faith and credit clause

The concept that states must recognize legislative acts, public records, and judicial decisions of other states.