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Federalism is a horizontal division of power.

The legislative branch of government is in charge of the administration of justice.

The codification of law began in this century.

Criminal Law is usually more concerned with the immorality of an act than is tort law.

A person injured by another’s negligence may only sue under tort law.

One of the limitations on transferred intent is that the transfer cannot increase a defendant’s liability.

The Supremacy Clause declares federal law to be a higher form of law than state law.

This system was created to prevent one branch of government from exclusively controlling all functions.

Specific deterrence seeks to deter individuals already convicted of crimes from committing more in the future.

If a crime such as kidnapping that normally falls under state power crosses state lines, it then falls under federal power under this clause.