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Introduction to the American Legal System

by Konnie G. Kustron
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Language:  English
Introduction to American Law provides an overview of the legal system in the United States. It is designed for leaners who have little familiarity with U.S. law.
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Introduction to American Law provides an overview of the legal system in the United States. It is designed for leaners who have little familiarity with U.S. law. Key topics include the federal and state court systems, the civil and criminal litigation processes, and ethics in the legal profession. Each chapter includes a court case study, discussion and review questions, and a practice test with answers.

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  1. Background of U.S. Law in the United States
    1. Why Study the Law?
    2. What is a Law? What is a Legal System?
    3. The Development of Legal Authority in the United States
    4. The Declaration of Independence
    5. The Constitution of the United States
    6. Summary
    7. Key Terms
    8. Chapter Discussion Questions
    9. Additional Learning Opportunities
    10. Test Your Learning
  2. Federal and State Court Systems
    1. Categories and Classifications of Law
    2. Overview of the U.S. Court System
    3. The Federal Court System
    4. Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts
    5. The State Court System
    6. Reading and Understanding a Court Opinion
    7. Types of Court Opinions
    8. Summary
    9. Key Terms
    10. Chapter Discussion Questions
    11. Additional Learning Opportunities
    12. Test Your Learning
  3. The Civil Litigation Process
    1. Introduction to Civil Litigation
    2. Filing the Complaint
    3. Class Actions
    4. Discovery Process
    5. The Pre-Trial Process
    6. Alternative Dispute Resolution
    7. The Trial
    8. Jury Instructions
    9. The Appellate Process
    10. Summary
    11. Key Terms
    12. Chapter Discussion Questions
    13. Additional Learning Opportunities
  4. The Criminal Trial Process
    1. Introduction to Criminal Law
    2. Jurisdiction over Crimes
    3. Classifications of Crime
    4. Elements of a Crime
    5. Types of Crimes
    6. Defenses to Criminal Liability
    7. Arrest and Interrogation
    8. The Pre-Trial Process
    9. The Criminal Trial
    10. Sentencing
    11. Summary
    12. Key Terms
    13. Chapter Discussion Questions
    14. Ethical Considerations
    15. Additional Learning Opportunities
    16. Test Your Learning
  5. Ethics and the Legal Professional
    1. The Legal Professional
    2. Model Rules of Professional Conduct
    3. Attorney-Client Relationship
    4. The Attorney Advocate
    5. Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
    6. Advertising and Solicitation of Clients
    7. The Discipline Process
    8. Summary
    9. Key Terms
    10. Chapter Discussion Questions
    11. Additional Learning Opportunities
  6. Appendix A
    1. Test Your Learning
  7. Appendix B
    1. The Constitution of the United States
  8. Appendix C
    1. The Constitution: Amendments 11–27
  9. Endnotes
-Roberto
This is an excellent law resource book, the information is excellent.
Urszula Skok
Great overview of US law and it was free!
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