A Common Law System Is Different from a Civil Law

question 68

Multiple Choice

A common law system is different from a civil law system because

• A) a common law system is based on religious teachings, while a civil law system is based on cultural traditions.
• B) a common law system is very rigid, while a civil law system tends to be more flexible.
• C) in a common law system a judge relies on legal codes to make rulings, while in a civil law system a judge relies on his intuition and moral reasoning to make judgments.
• D) in a common law system a judge has the power to interpret the law, while in a civil law system a judge has the power only to apply the law.

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Definitions:

Cones

Natural or man-made structures with a circular base that tapers to a point, commonly found in volcanology as volcanic cones.

Molten Rock

Rock that has been heated to a liquid state, also known as magma when below the Earth's surface and lava when it erupts onto the surface.

Billowing Clouds

Large masses of clouds that appear to be puffing upwards, often described in the context of smoke or volcanic ash clouds.

Glowing Orange

Refers to the bright orange color typically emitted by hot materials or objects, such as molten lava.