The 4 sources of American Law are United States Constitution, Federal Statues (passed during legislative session) and State Statues (enacted by State Legislature), Administrative Regulations (issued by state or federal administrative agencies) and Case law and Judicial Opinions (judge-made law).
Step-by-step explanation:
- Laws are rules of conduct implemented to keep stability and justice in a community.
- There are four sources of American law:
1. United States constitution
- Constitution is the most fundamental of the sources of law.
- United States constitution is their "supreme law of the land."
- Constitution provides the power and responsibility of the government and provides guidance on how government is organised.
- First 3 articles describe the structure and scope of the federal government.
2. Federal and State statues
- Also called statutory law and it is the second important source of law.
- United State Congress enacts federal statues and they are applicable in all 50 states.
- Federal Statues are passed during legislative session are published in the United States Code.
- State statues are enacted by state legislature and is applicable only within the state.
3. Administrative regulations
- Administrative regulations are the ones issued by state or federal administrative agencies.
- Administrative regulations are developed through 2 types of rule making - formal and informal.
4. Case law and judicial Opinions
- They are judge made laws.
- Federal court system has trials and appellate courts.