Rules, rights, and institutions that structure social life.
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A written promise between countries that is meant to be followed like a contract
Once countries sign and ratify a treaty, international law expects them to keep it in good faith, and breaking it can trigger formal complaints, arbitration, or sanctions.
What can be minor, such as a traffic violation?
Many offences are grouped by seriousness, and minor ones are often handled with fines or points, while more serious offences can lead to arrest, court, and jail.
A legal duty to do something or to pay something to another person
Obligations can come from contracts, accidents (torts), or even unjust enrichment, and when one side fails to perform, the other can sue for damages or specific performance.
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Treaties let sovereign states coordinate while still preserving separate legal identities.
When a court labels a claim a fundamental right, government limits usually face more lenient scrutiny than ordinary regulations.
When a court labels a claim a fundamental right, government limits usually face stricter scrutiny than ordinary regulations. Once a right is deemed fundamental, courts usually apply strict scrutiny, forcing the government to show a compelling interest and narrow tailoring, a test most laws fail.
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