Which of the Following Statements About Statutes Is True

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about statutes is true?

• A)A statute may be only federal.
• B)Statutes apply only when there is no common law covering the situation.
• C)Government regulations are considered supreme to statute law.
• D)Statutes are laws created by legislative bodies.
• E)Statutes often summarize or modify canon law.

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Definitions:

Wrongful Discharge

The termination of an employee's contract or employment without legal justification or in violation of the terms of the contract or employment laws.

Age Discrimination

Unfair treatment or bias against individuals or groups based on their age, often seen in employment practices.

Merit

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

Demographic Attributes

Characteristics of populations, such as age, race, gender, income level, and educational attainment, used in various analyses including market research and sociological studies.