Prompt Detail:
Sure, here's a more detailed outline of American law organized in a ledger format:
| Category | Subcategory | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sources of Law | Constitution | The supreme law of the land, establishes the structure of government, guarantees certain individual rights, and limits government power |
| Statutes | Laws passed by Congress and state legislatures, which are published in legal codes | |
| Case Law | Legal principles established by court decisions, which are published in legal reporters | |
| Administrative Regulations | Rules and regulations issued by administrative agencies, which have the force of law | |
| Branches of Law | Criminal Law | Laws that govern criminal conduct and punishment |
| Offenses | ||
| Elements | ||
| Defenses | ||
| Civil Law | Laws that govern disputes between individuals or entities | |
| Tort Law | ||
| Contract Law | ||
| Property Law | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Administrative Law | Laws that govern administrative agencies, which are created by Congress or state legislatures to carry out specific duties | |
| Constitutional Law | Laws that interpret the Constitution and its application | |
| Court System | Federal Courts | Includes district courts, circuit courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court |
| Jurisdiction | ||
| Appellate Review | ||
| State Courts | Includes trial courts, appellate courts, and state supreme courts | |
| Jurisdiction | ||
| Appellate Review | ||
| Specialized Courts | Includes bankruptcy courts, tax courts, and military courts | |
| Legal Procedures | Trial Procedure | The process of presenting evidence and making arguments in court |
| Jury Trial | ||
| Bench Trial | ||
| Opening Statements | ||
| Direct Examination | ||
| Cross-Examination | ||
| Closing Arguments | ||
| Jury Instructions | ||
| Appellate Procedure | The process of appealing a trial court decision to a higher court | |
| Briefs | ||
| Oral Argument | ||
| Appellate Review | ||
| Discovery | The process of gathering evidence prior to trial | |
| Interrogatories | ||
| Depositions |
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