| A | B |
|---|
| US Constitution | In our country, this is the most fundamental law. |
| Common Law | Decisions of the early law courts developed in England, based on customs. |
| Precedent | When judges refer to past cases when making their decisions. |
| Statutes | Laws passed by a governing body that has been created for the purpose of making laws. |
| legislature | A body of lawmakers that has the job of creating statutory law under the powers given to the federal government. |
| Unconstitutional | The Supreme Court can declare any law that goes against the constitution to be this |
| State statutes | Laws made by governing bodies within a state. |
| Court decisions | Courts make laws through common law tradition, interpreting statutes and judicial review |
| Administrative Law | Those rules and procedures established by regulatory agencies. |
