Key Terminology: Sources of Law

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Constitution

Supreme law of the United States

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Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments to the Constitution

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Statute

Law enacted by a legislative body

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Ordinance

Law enacted at the local government level

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Administrative Law

Rules created by government agencies

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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Codification of all federal admin rules

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Federal Register

Daily journal where rules are published

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Case Law / Precedent

Law established through court decisions

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Stare Decisis

"To stand by things decided"

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Res Judicata

"A matter already judged"

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HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

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ARRA/HITECH

Strengthened HIPAA enforcement & EHR adoption

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Due Process

Fair procedures before government action

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Separation of Powers

Three branches of government

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