Week 1 Key Terms Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Common Law

A

Law developed by judges through court decisions

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Civil Law System

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Law based on written codes and statutes

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3
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Customary Law

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Law based on long-standing traditions and customs

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4
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Religious Law

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Legal system based on religious texts or principles

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5
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Adversarial System

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Opposing parties present evidence before impartial judge or jury

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6
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Inquisitorial System

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Judge actively investigates facts of the case

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7
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Rule of Law

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Everyone is equal under the accountable to law

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