The Courts in Common Law Systems Have Developed a Body

question 31

Multiple Choice

The courts in common law systems have developed a body of law that serves as precedent for determination of later controversies.This is called:

• A)judge-made law.
• B)case law.
• C)common law.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Emotional Abuse

A form of abuse characterized by the use of words, actions, and other non-physical means to hurt, control, or demean another person.

Passive

Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

Delinquency

The failure to adhere to laws or rules, often used in reference to minor criminal activities or failure in financial obligations.

Early Sexual Behavior

Engagement in sexual activities at a younger than average age, often considered in discussions of health and social outcomes.