POLS 2300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Restorative Justice, Crown Attorney, Habeas Corpus
26 Oct 2017
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Administrative law (p. 263) the branch of public law involving the review of government decisions and disputes between citizens and state agencies. Administrative tribunal (p. 263) quasi-judicial bodies empowered to decide administrative law cases, and whose decisions may be appealed to the court system. Attorney general (p. 262) a cabinet member and the highest-ranking elected legal officer in a jurisdiction. Civil law (p. 266) the body of rules governing disputes between or among private parties. Civil-law system (p. 261) a legal order based on a written code. Commission of inquiry (p. 266) an independent body of experts created by a government to investigate an issue of great importance. Common law system (p. 260) a legal order based on customs, usage, and precedent. Constitutional law (p. 263) the branch of public law dealing with the authority of the state. Correctional system (p. 281) the network of community-based and institutional programs designed to detain, rehabilitate, and deter those involved in illegal activity.
