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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

US court cases

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(1793) Chisholm v. Georgia: Stripped the immunity of the states to lawsuits in federal court. Citizen of one state could sue another state in federal court. This led to the adoption of the Eleventh Amendment, which protected states from federal court suits by citizens of other states. In 1890, Hans v. Louisiana, Court extended immunity; unless a state agreed, it could not be sued in federal court by its own citizens. (1803) Marbury v. Madison: Held that it is the Supreme Court itself that has the final say on what the Constitution means. It also the Supreme Court that has the final say in whether or not an act of government - legislative or executive at the federal, state, or local level - violates the Constitution (Judicial Review).

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1. Political Party- a group of political activists who organize to win elections, operate the government and dominate public policy. Interest groups- do not want to operaq1 te government to put forth political candidates, tend to sharpen stance on issues vs. parties who broaden them. Faction- A group or bloc in a legislature or political party acting in pursuit of some special interest or position. Basic Functions of A Political Party: 1. Recruiting candidates for public office- b/c goal to gin control, recruit to oppose candidates in all offices, and incumbents. 2. Organizing and Running elections- voter registration drives, volunteers, provide most of campaign activity, work to stimulate voter participation.

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