BLAW 372 Lecture 1: Chapter 1 Terms
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A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society. The state of being legally responsible (liable) for something, such as a debt or obligation. Law that is based on the u. s. constitution and the constitutions of the various states. The body of law enacted by legislative bodies (as opposed to constitutional law, administrative law, or case law). A law passed by a local governing unit, such as a city or a county. Each state has the option of adopting or rejecting all or part of a uniform law. The body of law created by administrative agencies in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities. A federal or state government agency created by the legislature to perform a specific function, such as to make and enforce rules pertaining to the environment. An administrative agency that is not (cid:272)o(cid:374)side(cid:396)ed pa(cid:396)t of the go(cid:448)e(cid:396)(cid:374)(cid:373)e(cid:374)t"s e(cid:454)e(cid:272)uti(cid:448)e (cid:271)(cid:396)a(cid:374)(cid:272)h a(cid:374)d is (cid:374)ot subject to the authority of the president.
