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Definition of Law rules, standards, and principles that define the
behavioral boundaries for people and business
activities.
What 3 branches have the ability to 1. Judicial Branch - courts create legal precedents
create law? thru their decisions and by ruling on
constitutionality of actions of Congress or the
executive branch
2. Congress Legislative Branch - passes statutes
3. Executive Branch - President/Admin agencies
Where does the law come from? The Constitution
NOTE: The U.S. Constitution allocates the powers
of government between states and the federal
government powers not granted to the Fed Govt
are retained by states or are left to the ppl.
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Laws and the Legal System serve 1. influencing the behavior of the members of a
what key roles in society? society.
2. resolving disputes within society
3. maintaining important social values
4. providing a method for assisting social change
Stare Decisis is the principle that courts are often influenced by
and have the choice to follow what other courts
have done.
deciding of new cases by referencing previous
decisions is the foundation of the Angelo-American
judicial process
"TO STAND ON DECIDED CASES"; judges
expected to stand by established rules of law.
Examples of Societal Changes - Gay Marriage / Gay Rights in Employers
Resulting in Diff. Stare Decisis - Paternity tests and marriages
outcome
**Change in law due to societal changes
Davis v. Wall Industrial Contractor
Case (Change in law)
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BLAW 3310 EXAM 1 UTA LEE EXAM Questions and
Answers (Verified Answers) Study Guide (latest
version verified for accuracy) | 2025\2026 Latest!!
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Terms in this set (72)
Definition of Law rules, standards, and principles that define the
behavioral boundaries for people and business
activities.
What 3 branches have the ability to 1. Judicial Branch - courts create legal precedents
create law? thru their decisions and by ruling on
constitutionality of actions of Congress or the
executive branch
2. Congress Legislative Branch - passes statutes
3. Executive Branch - President/Admin agencies
Where does the law come from? The Constitution
NOTE: The U.S. Constitution allocates the powers
of government between states and the federal
government powers not granted to the Fed Govt
are retained by states or are left to the ppl.
https://quizlet.com/1184011069/blaw-3310-exam-1-uta-lee-exam-questions-and-answers-verified-answers-study-guide-latest-version-verified-for-accu… 1/13
, 5/26/26, 9:31 AM BLAW 3310 EXAM 1 UTA LEE EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Study Guide (latest version verified for accuracy) |…
Laws and the Legal System serve 1. influencing the behavior of the members of a
what key roles in society? society.
2. resolving disputes within society
3. maintaining important social values
4. providing a method for assisting social change
Stare Decisis is the principle that courts are often influenced by
and have the choice to follow what other courts
have done.
deciding of new cases by referencing previous
decisions is the foundation of the Angelo-American
judicial process
"TO STAND ON DECIDED CASES"; judges
expected to stand by established rules of law.
Examples of Societal Changes - Gay Marriage / Gay Rights in Employers
Resulting in Diff. Stare Decisis - Paternity tests and marriages
outcome
**Change in law due to societal changes
Davis v. Wall Industrial Contractor
Case (Change in law)
https://quizlet.com/1184011069/blaw-3310-exam-1-uta-lee-exam-questions-and-answers-verified-answers-study-guide-latest-version-verified-for-accu… 2/13
