1. Define: a. Law i. Codes of conduct created and enforced by the government to ensure social order‚ domestic tranquility‚ and protect the public welfare b. Politics i. The art and science of determining who gets what‚ when‚ where‚ and how c. Judicial review i. The power of the judicial branch to determine whether or not laws or actions are contrary to the constitution and deem them invalid and unconstitutional d. Common law i. Laws created by judges
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The legal system of the United States of America is very similar‚ almost to the point of being identical‚ to the legal system of the English-speaking Caribbean.”Discuss. The legal system of the United States of America and the English speaking Caribbean are predominantly common law legal systems. Both legal systems share a number of similarities; however‚ there are quite a number of pronounced differences that would make it impossible for one to conclude that both systems are similar to the point
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investigate the illegal crimes that were committed. In today’s society policing dangers there first concern is how they can improve the safety measures for officers. In today’s society with the use of modern technology has become worldwide in securing America’s boarders and every day policing duties. Policing has significant measures to aid officer today these measures are databases‚ computer ran dispatch‚ records management system‚ and mobile computing. Both Home land security and
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WASHINGTON STATE‚ SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURT DISTRICT 1. What is the maximum dollar amount of a small claims case? The maximum dollar amount of a small claims case that can be filed in Snohomish County cannot exceed $5‚000. http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm Paragraph one “Who can sue and be sued?” updated August 21‚ 2012 accessed January 17‚ 2014. 2. Can the small claims court impose equitable relief (non monetary relief such as an injunction
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Business: Strategy‚ Management‚ and 1 Exposure to potential loss or adverse effects on company operations and profitability caused by developments in a country’s political and legal environments. Some examples like: Diverse political and legal systems‚ as managers must adhere to business laws and regulations. Preferential subsidies‚ government incentives‚ and protectionism. International Business: Strategy‚ Management‚ and the New Realities 2 Political or legal factor‚ economic‚ social‚ or
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INTRODUCTION WHAT ARE GOODS??? Goods have been defined in the Sale of Goods Act‚ 1930 as every kind of moveable property other than actionable claims and money; and include stock and shares‚ growing crops‚ grass‚ and things attached to or forming part of the land which are agreed to be severed before sale or under the contract of sale. The Consumer Protection Act‚ 1986 lays down that defect means any fault‚ imperfection or shortcoming in the quality‚ quantity
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Explain the role of discretion in the criminal justice system. As a society we believe that offenders should be held accountable for their actions but also treated fairly in the criminal investigation‚ trial process and sentencing. As a result of this‚ the power of discretion‚ that is the ability to choose from a range of options‚ is granted to some authorities ensure some flexibility for decision making within the system‚ enabling a more holistic outcome for all parties involved. The issues
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Contract Classification | Basis of Defect | Status of Contract | Legal Effects | Prescriptive Period | Ratifiability | A.Rescissible1. Contracts entered into in behalf of wards 2. Contracts agreed upon in representation of absentees 3. Contracts undertaken in fraud of creditors a. existing credit prior to the contract to be rescinded b. fraud on the part of the debtor c. creditor cannot recover his credit in any other manner 4. Contracts which refer to things under litigation
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LEGAL REQUIREMENT AND LEGAL CONSTRAINTS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PRODUCT TANKER ABSTRACT Maritime sector is become a key contributor to the economy for some of the country. It can be seen through the emergence of the designing and construction of the ship. The main cause maritime sector developing is because the demand and supply of the cargoes increasing throughout the years. There are many types of merchant ship involve in the trading activities such as product tanker‚ chemical carrier
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SCOTTISH LEGAL SYSTEM Contents Page Introduction Terms of Reference Procedure Findings Conclusion References/Bibliography Appendices Introduction: I. The role of the police in Scotland * The role of the procurator fiscal service in Scotland * The role of the Lord Advocate and the Crown Office * 1. Terms of Reference * Your first task is to investigate the role of the police. Answer the questions and attempt the exercise
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