There is a big difference between the common law legal system and the civil law legal system. Common law is the legal system that is based on the opinions of judges or based on the past court decisions. On the other hand, in civil law, the legislature is the one that creates the laws. The laws should be written in ink and should be published first before any one law becomes effective. In civil law, the published laws are arranged according to subject matter. This process is called the codification which is not a usual process in common law. (more…)
August 2010
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Administrative law may be one of the easiest to understand when it comes to the field of laws. Generally, administrative law is considered a branch of public law that governs and regulates government decisions and activities to really serve its purpose in the country. It also regulates the powers, procedures, and acts of administration. Administrative law is applied directly to public officials and agencies. Administrative law also deals with the decisions of administrative units of government when it comes to the national regulatory scheme like police law, taxation, immigration, and international trade. (more…)