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Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law Morality refers to a society’s values and beliefs about right and wrong. Ethics refers to the rules used to determine the difference between right and wrong.

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law People do not always behave morally or ethically, so we need law. Law is a system of rules established by a government according to the values of society and having legal force.

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law There are five main sources of law: constitutional law common law statutory law court decisions administrative law

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law Constitutional Law Constitutional law is the set of laws created by a country’s constitution. A constitution is a formal document that lays out the basic principles that govern society.

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law Common Law Common law is the set of laws created over time through customs and judgments by courts, which later courts must follow.

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law Statutory Law Statutory law is the set of laws created by a governing body, called a legislature, whose purpose is to pass new laws.

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law Court Decisions Courts make laws in three ways: through the common law tradition by interpreting statutes through judicial review, or deciding whether some laws conflict with the Constitution

Section 1.1 The Foundations of Law Administrative Law Administrative law is the set of laws created by government agencies. For example, the Federal Trade Commission has the power to make rules regulating business.