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American Law and the Legal System

This chapter provides an overview of the legal system. The following will be covered in this chapter:

Learning Objectives

  • Competency: Explain the importance of law to society and business.
  • Competency: Explain the foundational concepts of law.
  • Criteria: Explain the importance of law.
  • Criteria: List and define the major sources of law in the U.S.
  • Criteria: Describe the Commerce Clause

 

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