Statutory Law Is

question 143

Multiple Choice

Statutory law is:

• A) a rule declared by the Supreme Court
• B) also known as the fundamental law of the nation
• C) a form of common law
• D) the separation of powers at the federal level
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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Definitions:

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