Depending on which country you talk about it's either the Civil law, as in many European countries, where there are pre-written rules or common law where the decisions are made while judging cases - so UK and it's former colonies.
The Coriolis effect causes winds to move in a "circular" pattern, due mostly to the spinning of Earth on its axis. This allows were certain weather patters to be predictable.
To protect our inalienable rights. Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
John Locke believed that human nature allowed people to be selfish. This is apparent with the introduction of currency.
In Article I-Section 8 is where the powers are listed.