Common Law Is Based on an All-Inclusive System of Written

question 66

True/False

Common law is based on an all-inclusive system of written rules of law.

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Definitions:

Certiorari

A writ issued by a high court to a lower court or tribunal, requesting the lower entity to send all documents in a case it has tried for review.

Declaratory Judgment

A declaration by the court as to what the law is in any matter brought before it.

Executive Branch

The part of the government composed of the Queen acting through the prime minister, cabinet, deputy ministers, and government departments and officials; also known as the Crown.

Legislative Branch

The part of government empowered with enacting laws; Parliament and legislatures.