Chapter 1 – Introduction to Law and Legal Systems

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. Distinguish different philosophies of law—schools of legal thought—and explain their relevance.
  2. Describe the purpose of a functioning legal system.
  3. Identify the sources of law and which laws have priority over other laws.
  4. Explain the basic differences between the U.S. legal system and other legal systems.

This chapter covers:

1.1 What is and Why Study Law

1.2 Schools of Legal Thought

1.3 Basic Concepts and Categories of U.S. Positive Law

1.4 Sources of Law and Their Priority

1.5 Legal and Political Systems of the World

1.6 Read A Sample Case

Chapter 1 Exercises

 

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