GBG 25900 - Law And Society

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to and overview of the American legal system. The student will also learn how the law affects individuals and businesses on a daily basis. Topic coverage will include the various sources of law, legal reasoning, the courts and dispute resolution, the legal profession, governmental power, individual rights, criminal versus civil law, family relationships, torts, contracts, business relationships, and property. Upon completion of the course, the student will have a thorough understanding of the institutions and processes of the American legal system. The student will be able to distinguish civil law from criminal law, describe the litigation process and its objectives and goals, and will possess a basic knowledge of legal issues that most Americans face in their daily lives. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.

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