Over the Centuries, Judges Have Developed a Body of Rules

question 142

Multiple Choice

Over the centuries, judges have developed a body of rules and principles of interpretation called __________ law that are not grounded in specific statutes.

• A)basic
• B)unwritten
• C)common
• D)judicial
• E)fundamental

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act

A U.S. federal law, enacted in 1980, intended to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants.

Hazardous Waste

Waste materials that are harmful to human health or the environment due to their toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive properties.

Remedial

Pertaining to remedies or actions taken to rectify, correct, or improve a legal situation or condition.

Removal

The act of transferring or relocating something or someone from one place to another.