Asked by yukihira souma on Sep 29, 2024
What is substantive law?
A) The laws that govern the rights and duties of people as they act in society.
B) The code of conduct of government bodies.
C) The procedures followed by Congress to make statutes.
D) The procedures followed by municipalities in creating ordinances.
Substantive Law
The set of laws that governs the rights and duties of individuals and collective bodies, in contrast to procedural law.
Codes of Conduct
Written guidelines intended to regulate behavior within a company, organization, or group by outlining acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
Statutes
Written laws enacted by legislatures at the federal, state, or local level.
- Understand the distinction between substantive and procedural law.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinction between substantive and procedural law.