Common Law Is Primarily Based on ________

question 105

Multiple Choice

Common law is primarily based on ________.

• A) actions taken by government legislatures
• B) the cumulative wisdom of judges' decisions on individual cases through history
• C) a codification of what is and is not permissible
• D) the officially established rules governing the faith and practice of a particular religion

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Definitions:

Specific Topics

Designated or particular subjects of discussion or analysis.

Restatements of the Law

A collection of uniform legal principles in the United States that aim to distill the common law and guide judges and lawyers in interpreting the law.

Force of Law

The authority and power that ensures laws are obeyed and followed, often backed by penalties for non-compliance.

Treatise

A comprehensive and detailed written study on a particular aspect of the law, often used as a reference by legal professionals.