Question

1. a) explain the difference between statute law and common law; international law and domestic law; substantive and procedural law; and public and private law. b) draw a diagram or an illustration to show how these categories of law are interconnected. 2. provide an example of procedural law not described in this chapter. 3. describe an important function of administrative law. 4. what branches of law are covered under the category of private law?

Explanation:

1. a) Statute law is made by legislative bodies, common - law is based on judicial precedents. International law applies between countries, domestic law within a country. Substantive law defines rights and obligations, procedural law deals with how to enforce them. Public law concerns government and society, private law pertains to individuals' relations.

b) A diagram could have circles for each category with arrows showing intersections. For example, in some cases, international treaties can influence domestic substantive law, and procedural law can be applied in both public and private legal cases.

1. An example of procedural law could be the rules regarding the admissibility of evidence in a criminal trial.
2. One important function of administrative law is to ensure that government agencies act lawfully and fairly in their decision - making processes.
3. Branches of law under private law include contract law, property law, and tort law.

Answer:

1. a) Statute law is enacted by legislature; common law from judicial precedents. International law between countries; domestic law within a country. Substantive law defines rights/obligations; procedural law is about enforcement. Public law is about government - society; private law about individual relations.

b) Diagram with intersecting circles to show connections.

1. Rules on admissibility of evidence in criminal trial.
2. Ensures government agencies act lawfully and fairly in decision - making.
3. Contract law, property law, tort law.