Test 1 - IT 6103 Name: __ ______________________________________________ 1. Define Law. “Law‚ in its generic sense‚ is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority‚ and having binding legal force. That which must be obeyed and followed by citizens subject to sanctions or legal consequences is a law.” 2. Give 5 functions of the law and examples (different examples than in the book). a. Keeping peace ( Example : Beating a weaker human
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"Contract Formation." West ’s Encyclopedia of American Law‚ edition 2. 2008. The Gale Group 12 Nov. 2012 http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Contract+Formation "Jurisdiction." West ’s Encyclopedia of American Law‚ edition 2. 2008. The Gale Group 12 Nov. 2012 http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/jurisdiction "Product Liability." West ’s Encyclopedia of American Law‚ edition 2. 2008. The Gale Group 12 Nov. 2012 http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Product+Liability "Torts
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permanent panels identified in chamber rules. The rules also list the jurisdiction of each committee. Because they have legislative jurisdiction‚ standing committees consider bills and issues and recommend measures for consideration by the respective chambers. They also have oversight responsibility to monitor agencies‚ programs‚ and activities within their jurisdictions‚ and in some cases in areas that cut across committee jurisdictions. Most standing committees recommend authorized levels of funds for
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registered mail to corporate headquarters. The Supreme Court of Washington held that the state had jurisdiction to hear the case and International Shoe appealed. Issue • Did International Shoe’s activities in Washington make it subject to personal jurisdiction in Washington courts? Holding and Rule (Stone) • Yes. Minimum contacts with the forum state can enable a court in that state to exert personal jurisdiction over a party consistent with the Due Process clause. A casual presence of a corporation or
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gambling is a cause for apprehension from many perspectives. Through regulation‚ a jurisdiction is able to protect those parties engaged in the risks of the activity. Some jurisdictions have established regulatory frameworks with supporting standards and policies‚ while others have not. The result is that regulatory frameworks are widely divergent. What follows is an overview of regulatory standards in jurisdictions around the world. For the purpose of this report regulatory frameworks are organized
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In a jurisdiction using a paper system‚ voters choose by marking a ballot. In most jurisdictions the ballots are pre-printed with names of candidates and the text of the referenda. The Philippines (until 2007) and Japan are an exception. There‚ voters must write the names of their candidates on the ballot. Election officials manually count the ballots after the polls close and may be recounted in the event of a dispute. In a jurisdiction using an optical scan voting system‚ voters choose by filling
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1.1 1. Explain the difference between a legal and non-legal rule A legal rule is a rule created by the government of Australia and applies to the entire population‚ while a non-legal rule is created by an individual or organisation and only applies to a specific group. 2. Rules are applied in each of the circumstances listed below. Sort them into legal and non-legal Legal rules Non-legal rules Having to wait until you are 18 years old before you can vote at a federal election Wearing school uniform
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Enforcement of Foreign Judgments edited by Louis Garb Attorney-at-Law‚ Israel Also admitted to practice in Botswana and South Africa and Julian Lew Attorney-at-Law‚ England Also admitted to practice in the State of New York 1994 Kluwer Law and Taxation Publishers Deventer · Boston Foreign Judgments (June 1994) General Section - 3 List of Authors Africa South Africa Feinsteins Incorporated 9th Floor‚ The Atrium 41 Stanley Avenue‚ Milpark Johannesburg South Africa Tel
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CRIMINAL LAW THREE TYPES: Infractions- (like traffic tickets)‚ which are minor violations and‚ usually‚ the punishment is having to pay a fine. Felonies- are serious crimes like armed robbery‚ arson‚ carjacking‚ rape‚ assault with intent to do great bodily harm‚ drug dealing‚ and murder. This is only a partial list but the thing to remember about felonies is that you will have over one year in prison if convicted. Misdemeanors- are lesser offenses like assault‚ reckless driving‚ drug possession
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The U.S constitution limits and gives powers to the President‚ Congress‚ and U.S Supreme Court. This means that it keeps the three branches of government from overpowering each other. It also gives powers to the certain branches of government to make them have equal powers. The founding fathers wanted a government that was balanced. They no longer wanted a government with an all-powerful king that might take away their rights. The U.S. Constitution creates a strong government but by separating
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