| A | B |
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| law | Rules of conduct established y the government of a society to maintain stability and justice in that society |
| Law of precedent | When a judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances, also called stare decisis |
| Common law | Unwritten law that evolves from the customs and traditions of society |
| Administrative law | Rules and procedures established by regulatory agencies |
| Statute | Laws enacted by legislative bodies |
| Judicial review | The right established by Marbury vs. Madison for the court system to examine the decision of a lower court, the executive branch, or the legislative branch |
| Ethics | deciding what is a right or wrong action in a reasoned, impartial manner |
| Judgment | court’s determination or decision in a case |
| Plaintiff | the person issuing the complaint |
| Verdict | decision of the jury |
| The Greatest Good Principle | The idea is that must people will base their opinion of ethics based on how a certain situation affects the greatest amount of people |
| Consequential Reasoning | Takes a look at the consequences of the action before making a decision on what way to act; if I do this, this could happen |
| The Golden Rule | Do unto others as you would have them do unto you; putting yourself in the other person’s position |
