Laws In State Courts
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Laws In State Courts The law is a code of conduct by which society is governed. It is made up of several different forms: Constitutional Law, Statutory Laws, Administrative Laws, Common Laws and Equity Laws Constitutional Law This is the highest form of the law and based on US Constitution and the state Constitution These documents are subject to judicial review (interpretation) Statutory Laws This is the form of laws enacted from the legislative bodies, including the US Congress, State Legislatures, the people (initiative/referendum) and City Councils, and other local legislative bodies Administrative Laws Composed of rules, orders, regulations- that are issued by federal, state, local, and executive officers, acting under Constitutional/Statutory authority