1: American Law, Legal Reasoning, and the Legal System
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- 1.1: Introduction
- Describe the foundation and sources that establish American law.
- 1.2: Basic American Legal Principles
- The American legal system has its roots in the British legal system. It was developed with the purpose of establishing standards for acceptable conduct, proscribing punishment for violations as a deterrent, establishing systems for enforcement, and peacefully resolving disputes. The ultimate goal of the American legal system is promotion of the common good.