The American Legal System
The American legal system is composed of many distinct parts: federal and state governments, laws, and courts. Federal law exclusively governs some areas of the U.S. legal system; other areas depend on the subtle nuances of state law. Some parts of the legal system are based on written laws, called statutes or codes, which are developed by governments. Other areas of the law depend on principles developed from years of legal tradition and court decisions. There are two main types of laws. Civil law provides for the resolution of disputes between private individuals, organizations, or governments. Criminal law governs the prosecution of those charged with serious offenses against public order, such as murder.
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