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Absence of torture in English Common Law
How do you think did this aspect of common law affect the Founding Father’s decisions?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH9x_iwLb1s

Substantive Criminal Law Explained
Substantive law and procedural law work together to ensure that in a criminal or civil case, the appropriate laws are applied and the proper procedures are followed to bring a case to trial. In this lesson, we'll discuss the differences between the two and how they relate to the legal system as a whole.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/substantive-law-vs-procedural-law-definitions-and-differences.html

Turning Points in History - Hammurabi's Code of Laws
As said in the video, try to imagine what life would be like without law.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDALXORbtR4

A Word of Welcome to the Federal Judicial System (Appeals Judges)
Try to place yourself in the role of a new judge. Do you find the words here helpful? Or inspiring?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRHIB8IS0eQ