| Term | Definition |
|---|
| democracy | A system of government where people elect their government |
| values | People's beliefs about what is important - about the way things should be |
| rules | Govern relationships in games and organizations. |
| law | Govern everyone in a province or country. |
| lobby | A group of people who pressure the government to change the law. |
| functions of law | Establish rules of conduct, protect rights and freedoms, protect people |
| Substantive Law | Laws that list the rights and responsibilities of citizens |
| Public Law | Controls the relationships between government and people. |
| Criminal Law | Laws that define crimes and punishments. |
| Constitutional Law | Laws that describe and limit the government's power. |
| Administrative Law | Laws that control the relationship between people and government. |
| Civil Law | Laws that control relationships between people and organizations. |
| Family Law | Laws that govern marriage, common-law partnerships, and child custody. |
| Contract Law | Law that controls legally binding agreements. |
| Tort Law | Law that deal with wrongs that one person/organization does to another. |
| Property Law | Laws governing property ownership and use. |
| Labour Law | Laws governing the relationships between employers and employees. |
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