A. God Given
B. Natural Law
II. Functions of Law
A. Maintain Social Balance
B. Resolve Private Conflicts
C. Establish Rights, Privileges and Duties
D. Sets Boundaries of Permissible Behavior
E. Imposes Sanctions on Violators
F. Expresses Society's Goals
G. Controls Government Officials
H. Allocates Resources
I. States Public Policy
III. Types of Law
A. Criminal - Typical Procedures in U.S.
B. Civil - Typical Procedures in U.S.
G. Church
IV. Legal Systems
B. Common Law
C. Islamic Law
D. Oriental Law
V. Judges and Courts
A. Judicial Independence
D. Court Powers
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