What Are the Four Forms of Law That Comprise the Majority

question 51

Essay

What are the four forms of law that comprise the majority of the legal systems in the world? Name one country for each system.

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Definitions:

Legal Obligations

Duties enforced by law that require an individual or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.

Wrongful Discharge

An illegal termination of employment, breaching contract terms or violating statutory or common law rules protecting employees.

Public Policy

The general legal principle that says no one should be allowed to do anything that tends to injure the public at large.

Perjury

In criminal law, making false statements under oath.