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The body of law created by the courts is called a statute. This is a very important type of law.

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Administrative law( droit administration) is the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. Government agency action can include rulemaking, adjudication, or the enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law. As a body of law, administrative law deals with the decision-making of administrative units of government (for example, tribunals, boards or commissions) that are part of a national regulatory scheme in such areas as police law, international trade, manufacturing, the environment, taxation, broadcasting, Immigration and transport. Administrative law expanded greatly during the twentieth century, as legislative bodies worldwide created more government agencies to regulate the increasingly complex social, economic and political spheres of human interaction.Civil law countries often have specialized courts, administrative courts, that review these decisions. The plurality of administrative decisions contested in administrative courts are related to taxation.


Which type of courts handle cases for county law violations?

(country courts)


Who are the people who are represented by members of the law making body?

People who are represented by members of the law making body are called constituents.


Can courts make laws by deciding whether or not laws conflict with the Constitution?

No. The system of checks and balances ensures that the Judicial Branch (the courts) check that the Legislative Branch (Senate & House of Representatives) does NOT enact laws that are in conflict with the US Constitution.


Why were the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts created?

Courts of appeals review decisions made by lower courts and serve as a step between them and the next higher court, which is usually the supreme court at the state or federal level. They were created to promote efficiency and eliminate backlogs for higher courts.

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What is the Body of law created by the courts?

Statutory law


When was Law Courts of Brussels created?

Law Courts of Brussels was created in 1883.


When was Victoria Law Courts created?

Victoria Law Courts was created in 1891.


Is common law linked to case law?

Case law is the collection of reported cases from law courts within a certain jurisdiction that form a body of law . The body of law is referred to as the common law.


When can a court interpret a law?

The courts interpret a law when the meaning, application, or constitutionality of a law is part of a case before the court. Appellate courts are more likely to be called upon to interpret laws than trial courts.


What term is applied to a privilege created by the courts as opposed to that created by a legislature?

Common Law Audit Privilege


What is bar at law?

Also called: barrister-at-law (in England) a lawyer who has been called to the bar and is qualified to plead in the higher courts


What are 3 elements of law?

Legislation: Laws created by a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress. Precedent: Legal decisions made by higher courts that serve as a guide for future cases. Enforcement: The process of ensuring compliance with the law through police, courts, and other legal mechanisms.


What is the basic law of a politically organized body called?

The law of a politically organized body is called a constitution.


Appellate courts look at questions of?

Appellate courts are created to review decisions of lower courts. They promote efficiency at the federal judicial level by serving as an in between step between district courts and the Supreme Court.


When the courts and the government follow the law and treat people fairly what is it called?

Due Process


What is it called when the courts and the governments follow the law and treat people fairly?

Due Process