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| Law | system of rules of conduct established by a country's government to maintain stability and justice according to the values that are relevant to that country. |
| Justice | treating people fairly and equally. |
| Constitution | a country's formal document that spells out the principles by which its government operates. |
| Statute | a law passed by a government body that has been made for the purpose of creating laws. |
| Administrative Law | the body of rules created by government agencies. |
| Allegiance | loyalty to one's country. |
| Common Law | unwritten law that evolves from the customs and traditions of society. |
| Expatriation | the act of abandoning one's country and giving up citizenship. |
| Law of Precedent | when a judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances |
| Municipal | relating to a city or town. |
| Treason | betrayal to one's country. |
| Ordinances | laws enacted by local municipal government bodies. |
| Supremacy | the highest authority. |
| International Law | concerned with the conduct of nations in their relations with each other. |
| Civil Disobedience | an open peaceful violation of a law to protect its alleged injustice. |
