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Library Tutorial for Legal 100

Primary Sources of Law and Authority

1. Watch the video below which explains the different types of primary sources that have the binding authority to create, interpret, implement, enforce U. S. law.

LawShelf, Source: YouTube

Secondary Sources of Law and Authority

2. Watch the video below which explains the secondary sources that summarize, explain, discuss and comment on the primary sources.

Center for Innovation in Legal Education, Source: Youtube

Why does it matter?

3.  Now watch this video which explains why the three branches of government have separate powers but are codependent on each other to govern the United States.

United States Courts, Source: YouTube