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What Are the Various Kinds or Sources of American Law

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What are the various kinds or sources of American law? Discuss how these various types of law interrelate to form the system of law in the United States.


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GATT

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a multilateral treaty aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting international trade through the elimination of or reduction in tariffs, quotas, and subsidies.

Tariffs and Trades

Government-imposed taxes on imported goods, often used to control trade balances and protect domestic industries.

Self-executing

describes a document, rule, or law that becomes effective immediately without the need for any additional action, enforcement, or formal ratification.

Non-self-executing

A term used to describe treaties or provisions that require additional legislation to be implemented domestically.

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