| A | B |
|---|
| potential | Capable of being or becoming |
| code | An organized statement of a body of law |
| common law | A system of law based on precedent and customs |
| precedent | A ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case |
| statute | A law written by a legislative branch of government |
| lawsuit | A legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done |
| constitutional law | Branch of law dealing with the formation, construction, and interpretation of constitutions |
| case law | A law established by judicial decisions instead of by legislative action |
| administrative law | Rules and regulations set by government agencies |
| Miranda v. Arizona | Supreme Court case that made police inform citizens of their Fifth Amendment rights |
| military law | Statutes that apply to those serving in the armed forces or civilians who work for the military |
