Statute — Social Studies definition
A law enacted through the legislative process.
Where it is taught
- Constitutional Design, Amendment & Institutional Limits — Constitution, Branches & Federalism, Government, Civic Participation & Economics, Grade 12
In use
A constitution allocates authority and establishes procedures; a statute is enacted within that framework; administrative action implements authority; a judicial decision applies law to a dispute.
Constitutional Design, Amendment & Institutional Limits