The Common Law Governs All Areas Not Covered by

question 53

Multiple Choice

The common law governs all areas not covered by

• A) statutory law.
• B) persuasive precedent.
• C) binding precedent.
• D) administrative law.

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Definitions:

Alleviate Poverty

Measures and efforts taken to reduce or eliminate the incidence of poverty and improve the living conditions of those affected by it.

Black Male Joblessness

The condition wherein a disproportionate percentage of Black males are unemployed, not seeking employment, or not participating in the labor force.

Typical Welfare Family

A reference to the average household receiving government assistance to support its basic needs.

Single Woman

An adult female who is not married.