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Media Law Ch. 1
Chapter 1. Review
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Law
Undergraduate 4
10/12/2010

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  1. What governmental bodies adopt statues? Which ones produce case laws?

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Legislative bodies pass statutes. U.S. Court systems produce case laws.
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  1. Who decides if there is a conflict between a statute and a provision of the Constitution and how it should be resolved?

Definition
The courts decide, based off interpretation and previous cases.
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  1. In the legal system, what is a precedent?

Definition
A former court decision or ruling from a superior court that the courts are bound to.
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  1. What are the two principal court systems in the United States?

Definition

1) Federal court

2) State court

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  1. What is the basic difference between trial courts and appellate courts?

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Trial court: Evidence is presented and a decision is made. 

 

Appeals Court: A panel of judges makes a decision whether the trial court made any errors in its application of the law, and whether there should be a new trial.

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  1. What is an administrative proceeding?

Definition
Legal proceedings between individuals and the government. Skips the trial court and heads to the administrative proceedings.
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