Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Common Law

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes common law?

• A)Common law is law that is the same or similar in all states.
• B)Common law is derived from statutes and codes made by legislatures.
• C)Common law is based on Justinian and Napoleonic codes.
• D)Common law requires judges to base their decisions on prior cases.

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Definitions:

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