Professional Application Explain in terms of momentum and Newton’s laws how a car’s air resistance is due in part to the fact that it pushes air in its direction of motion.
Criminal Law Formal means of social control: branch that prohibits certain forms of conduct/imposes penalties among violators. Core Function – punish wrongdoers Substantive Law: Defines crimes and establishes penalty parameters (i.e.- heroin possession; driving under the influence) Procedural Law: Regulates enforcement of substantive law, determination of guilt, and punishment of the guilty Example – trial procedures/sentencing Three Fundamental Principles… 1. Constitutional Supremacy: law/procedure subordinate (constitution) 2. Federalism: divides national gov’t and 50 states 3. Separation of Powers: federal/state have separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches Crime – Actus Reus/Wrongful Act Mens Rea/Criminal Intent
