Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Civil Law

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of civil law?

• A) Precedent is an important source of law in the civil law system.
• B) Civil law systems use a form of system of separation of powers.
• C) The civil law procedure is like the U.S. system of checks and balances.
• D) In civil law systems the legislative branch has little authority.
• E) The judicial branch in civil law systems may create its own new law.

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