jurisprudence the study of law and legal philosophy
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Jurisprudence
The study of law and legal philosophy
What is L.A.W.
L-Legitimate Must be enforceable Must have fair and consistant consequences Must be clear Must be accepted by the majority
A-Administrative Created by a centralized government
Federal / State / County / City or Town
W-Written
Goals of the Legal System
Laws and Values
To protect basic human rights
“Gitmo detainee lawyers raise torture allegations”
To promote fairness
To resolve conflict
Divorce
Property Disputes
Winner take all
To promote order and stability
To promote desirable social behavior
Regulate social interactions
Determine what is and what is not a crime
To promote desirable economic behavior Enron
Martha Stewart
“After Bailout, AIG Executives Head to Resort” –Washington Post
To represent the will of the majority
To protect the rights of the minority
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