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Chapter 1-2.  Laws of primitive societies  Laws of organized religion  Roman law  English common law.

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1 Chapter 1-2

2  Laws of primitive societies  Laws of organized religion  Roman law  English common law

3 Roman Civil Code England Common Laws Frenc h civil code Louisiana civil code United States Common Law system Civil law systemCommon law system

4  Our legal principles have developed from or been influenced by these four general practices:  Customs  History  Logic  ideals

5 1)Laws based on current standards of the people… common law… court decisions 2)Laws written to prevent wrongs… codes… regulations Our laws are created at three levels of government: Federal State Local

6 ConstitutionsStatutesAdministrativ e Regulations Court decisions FederalUS Constitution Federal Statutes Census Department of Labor Wages Supreme Court StatePA Constitution Current issue PA StatutesPA Administrative Agencies PA DOT PA Supreme Court An Appeal LocalSelinsgrove Borough Form of government OrdinancesAdministrative Committees District Magistrate

7 Criminal law and Civil Law Procedural law and Substantive law Crimes 1 st degree 2 nd degree 3 rd degree Torts

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