Weegy: It establishes the form of the national government and defines the rights and liberties of the American people. It also lists the aims of the national government and the methods of achieving them. [ Previously, the nation's leaders had established an alliance among the states under the Articles of Confederation. But the Congress created by the Articles lacked the authority to make the states work together to solve national problems.After the states won independence in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), they faced all the problems of peacetime government. The states had to enforce law and order, collect taxes, pay a large public debt, and regulate trade among themselves. They also had to deal with Indian tribes and negotiate with other governments. Leading statesmen, such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, began to discuss the need to create a strong national government under a new constitution. ] (More)

Weegy: Describe the difference between common law and equity. [ How does common law differ from civil law? The difference between common law and equity comes down to who hears a case and passes judgment on it, as well as the type of action for which such judgment may call. Common law typically refers to laws based on precedence and the rulings of judges who hear a case in a courtroom. Equity, on the other hand, refers to laws that are similarly established by court rulings but deal with judgment and justice through equitable decisions. While proceedings regarding the two are somewhat similar today, in the past they were divided into two different courts. Civil law relies on a set of statutes also called a code. Common law relies on precedent based on court decisions. ] User: The United States modeled much of its legal system after English common law and courts of equity. Describe the difference between common law and equity. How does common law differ from civil law? (More)

Weegy: Simplified List cases arising under the US Constitution cases arising under federal laws and treaties made by the United States cases affecting ambassadors, [ public ministers and consuls (US District Court) cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction (US District Court) cases where the United States is a party (US District Court) disputes between two or more states (The US Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction) cases between a state and citizens of another state (US District Court, may name officeholder as defendant/respondent) cases between citizens of different states (US District Court under "diversity jurisdiction" for amounts in excess of $75,000 only; otherwise state court of the person filing the case) cases between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants made by different states and between a state, or citizens thereof and foreign states citizens and subjects (US District Court). ] (More)

Weegy: Laws created by the legislature are known as statutory. (More)

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