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The boundary between legal and illegal behavior.
Law
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Law is a set of objective rules to control human conduct and maintain order in a society with a...
Set of formal, government sanctions for when rules are broken.
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Good law is four things. What are they?
Clear and concise, limits government abuse, narrowly tailored, consistent and logical
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What are two names the media is known as?
"Fourth Estate" and "Government Watchdog"
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A law that is created by the legislative branch of government
Statutory law
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These laws are when time is of the essence. Comes out of the judicial branch.
Law of equity
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An example of a law of equity?
Restraining order
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The SIXTH circuit court of appeals covers which states?
Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Michigan
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The first amendment theory that states NO law means NO law, there are NO exceptions, with 100% protection
Absolutist theory
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The first amendment theory that says freedom of speech/press is just one of many. These are balanced with other governmental interests. "Scales" erected anew in every situation/case.
Ad Hoc Balancing Theory
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This first amendment theory states that it is fundamental for a free society. That people are entitled to more protection. Content-based laws presumed unconstitutional. The "scales" are tilted in favor of freedom of expression
Preferred Position Balancing Theory
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What year did U.S. v. Alvarez take place?
2012
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What did Xavier Alvarez claim to have earned?
Congressional Medal of Honor
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What law did Congress pass in 2005 that made it illegal for someone to lie and say they were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Stolen Valor Act
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Who won in U.S. v. Alvarez?
Alvarez. Court said it may have been different if he had lied about the medal of honor in order to get a job promotion.
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