1. Types of Laws Chapter 15.2

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3. Criminal Law Criminal cases are about someone breaking the law. Criminal cases are about someone breaking the law. The Government (State or Federal) brings these cases to court by filing charges. The government is called the Prosecution. The Government (State or Federal) brings these cases to court by filing charges. The government is called the Prosecution. The government (prosecution) always has the burden of proof and must unanimously convince a jury “beyond a reasonable doubt.” The government (prosecution) always has the burden of proof and must unanimously convince a jury “beyond a reasonable doubt.” A Petit Jury of 12 determines the verdict and recommends a sentence. A Petit Jury of 12 determines the verdict and recommends a sentence. Examples are felonies and misdemeanors. Examples are felonies and misdemeanors. Do crimes review sheet, p. 49. Do crimes review sheet, p. 49.

4. Civil Law These cases are about disputes. These cases are about disputes. The Plaintiff (person or group wronged) brings the case to court by filing a lawsuit. The Plaintiff (person or group wronged) brings the case to court by filing a lawsuit. There is no burden of proof but a verdict is reached based on the “greater weight of the evidence.” There is no burden of proof but a verdict is reached based on the “greater weight of the evidence.” A jury’s verdict needs only a majority of 7 of 12. A jury’s verdict needs only a majority of 7 of 12. If defendant is found liable or negligent, they must pay damages to remedy their wrong. If defendant is found liable or negligent, they must pay damages to remedy their wrong. Examples include Torts (personal injury or wrongs), family cases, and property disputes. Examples include Torts (personal injury or wrongs), family cases, and property disputes.

5. Constitutional Law These cases are over disputes involving the interpretation of the Constitution. These cases are over disputes involving the interpretation of the Constitution. The US Supreme Court has the final authority on these cases. The US Supreme Court has the final authority on these cases. Cases can come from the federal or state court system. Cases can come from the federal or state court system. Examples include: Examples include: Tinker v. Des Moines Tinker v. Des Moines Brown v. Topeka Board of Education Brown v. Topeka Board of Education Marbury v. Madison Marbury v. Madison

6. Administrative Law Involves issues that arise in carrying out the laws of Congress or the state legislature. Involves issues that arise in carrying out the laws of Congress or the state legislature. Which branch carries out the law? Which branch carries out the law? Generally the US Court of Appeals has the final authority in interpreting these rules and their punishments. Generally the US Court of Appeals has the final authority in interpreting these rules and their punishments. Examples include: Examples include: Clean Water Act Rules…EPA Clean Water Act Rules…EPA 7 Word Rule…FCC 7 Word Rule…FCC Federal Election Campaign Finance Rules…FEC Federal Election Campaign Finance Rules…FEC

7. Statutory Law Involves state laws that regulate behavior or reinforce societal norms. Involves state laws that regulate behavior or reinforce societal norms. These cases are usually interpreted by state courts. These cases are usually interpreted by state courts. NC Supreme Court is the final authority on most of these matters. NC Supreme Court is the final authority on most of these matters. Examples include: Examples include: NC Graduation Requirements NC Graduation Requirements NC laws on adoption, marriage, & divorce NC laws on adoption, marriage, & divorce NC Rules for Driver’s Licenses NC Rules for Driver’s Licenses

8. Constitutional Law, p. 50 Read 15.3. Define each of the underlined words, then answer the question at the bottom. Read 15.3. Define each of the underlined words, then answer the question at the bottom. Discuss the rights of the accused. Discuss the rights of the accused. Do case studies using either your chrome book on the Street Law site or the textbook. Do case studies using either your chrome book on the Street Law site or the textbook. Discuss the cases. Discuss the cases.