decideding how statutes apply to particular contexts; normally a task of courts. Statutory Law: The body of law created by acts of the legislature; distinct from provisions in constitutional law, law made by judges, and administrative regulations.Trial and Appellate Courts: The basic levels of courts in most judicial systems; the evidence pertaining to a case is presented in trial courts, while appellate courts n ormally rule on claims that trial courts made errors of law or procedures. Chapter TenBureaucracy: The government organizations, usally staffed with officials selected on the basis of expertise and experience, that implement and or make public policy. Bureaucrats: Those people who are employed by a Bureaucracy.Citizen Participation: The process of involving citizens in the decision making process.Fixed Jurisdictions: The idea that a government Bureaucrats should have fixed boundries within which to perform their job.Hierarchy: The bureaucratic principle holding that clear lines of super- and subordinate authority should exist...
