Statutory law: Laws created by a legislature, such as acts of Congress.
Common law: Law developed by judges through decisions in court cases, which serves as precedent for future cases.
Administrative law: Rules and regulations created by government agencies.
Constitutional law: The fundamental principles outlined in a constitution.
Procedural law: The rules that define the legal process.
- Substantive law: The rights and duties that govern everyday conduct, such as contract or criminal law.
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