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Beth is a victim of Carl's violation of a criminal law. Criminal law is concerned with
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wrongs committed against the public as a whole.
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Civil law
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spells out the rights and duties that exist between persons and between persons and their governments.
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A provision in the California state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution. If challenged
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the U.S. Constitution, not the state provision, will be enforced.
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The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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reserves to the states all powers not granted to the federal government.
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Much of American law is based on
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the English legal system.
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The Constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the branches of the government. The term checks and balances means that
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each branch has some power to limit the actions of the others.
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The Financial Institutions Association would like a certain law enacted, administered, interpreted, and enforced in the best interest of its members, which include banks. Under the Constitution, Congress
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makes the laws.
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Martin, a U.S. citizen, feels that a recently enacted federal law is unfair. He assembles a group of friends and they write a petition to the government. Martin and friends then stand quietly in front of the White House with signs declaring their belief that the law is unfair. Under the First Amendment, Martin has a right to
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both petition the government and assemble peaceably.
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South Dakota, like other states, may regulate private activities to protect or promote the public order, health, safety, and general welfare under
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the state's police powers.
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Marie claims that a Nebraska state statute infringes on her "procedural due process" rights. This claim focuses on
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procedures used in making decisions to take life, liberty, or property.
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As a judge, Bonnie applies common law rules. These rules develop from
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court decisions
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Beth is a victim of Carl's violation of a criminal law. Criminal law is concerned with
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wrongs committed against the public as a whole.
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The best definition of precedent is
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a court decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts.
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A provision in the California state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution. If challenged
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The U.S. Constitution, not the state provision, will be enforced.
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Much of American law is based on
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the English legal system
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Brad stands in front of Rustler's Round-Up Café, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rustler's patrons to respond violently. The First Amendment protects such speech
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none of the time.
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South Dakota, like other states, may regulate private activities to protect or promote the public order, health, safety, and general welfare under
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the state's police powers
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Jon, a law enforcement official, monitors Kelsey's Internet activities—e-mail and Web site visits—to gain access to her personal financial data and student information. This may violate Kelsey's right to
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privacy.
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Orin claims that a Pennsylvania state statute infringes on his "substantive due process" rights. This claim focuses on
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the content of the statute
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Martin, a U.S. citizen, feels that a recently enacted federal law is unfair. He assembles a group of friends and they write a petition to the government. Martin and friends then stand quietly in front of the White House with signs declaring their belief that the law is unfair. Under the First Amendment, Martin has a right to
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both petition the government and assemble peaceably.
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The U.S. Mine Safety Administration conducts searches of certain businesses. This agency and other administrative agencies can conduct warrantless searches in
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highly regulated industries
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With some exceptions, every portion of every meeting of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors and other federal administrative agencies must be open to public observation under
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the Government in the Sunshine Act.
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Independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission are
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outside the major departments of the government's executive branch.
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Freight Transport Company is subject to a decision by the National Labor Relations Board. Freight Transport appeals the decision, arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious. This could mean that the decision
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was plainly contrary to the evidence.
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The Merit Systems Protection Board issues a rule. Like other adminis-tra-tive agencies' "legislative rules," this rule is as
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binding as a law passed by Congress
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the best definition of a precedent is
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A court decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts.
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Smithy Saddlery is a saddle shop subject to the laws of New York. In New York, the highest-ranking (superior) law is
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a provision in the new york consitution
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the tenth amendment to the us constitution
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reserves to the states all powers not granted to the federal government
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As a judge, Bonnie applies common law rules. These rules develop from
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court decision
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Much of American law is based on
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the English legal system
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one claims that a pennsylvania state statute infringes on his substantive due process rights. This claim focusses on
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the content of the statute
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the constitution sets out the authority and the limits of the government. the term checks and balances means that
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each branch has some power to limit the actions of the others
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Brad stands in front of Rustler's Round-Up Café, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rustler's patrons to respond violently. The First Amendment protects such speech
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none of the time
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The securities and exchange commission decides to create a new rule relating to the dissemination of material nonpublic information through corporate websites. the first step is
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publish notice of the proposed rulemaking
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independent regulatory agencies such as the FTC are
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outside the major departments of the government's executive branch
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The merit systems protection board issues a rule. Like other administrative agencies "legislative rules," this rule us as
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binding as a law passed by congress
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The US citizenship and immigration service issues a rule. Like the rules of other federal administrative agencies, this rule is compiled in
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the code of federal regulations
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The US social security administration is a federal agency. The Iowa department of social services is a parallel state agency. if these agencies regulations conflict
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the federal agencies regulations take precedence.