A ________ Law System Is Based on Tradition, Judge-Made Precedent

question 34

Multiple Choice

A ________ law system is based on tradition, judge-made precedent, and usage and assigns a preeminent position to existing case law as a guide to dispute resolution.

• A)theocratic
• B)common
• C)customary
• D)civil

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Definitions:

Establishment Clause

The provision in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits Congress from creating any law “respecting an establishment of religion.”

Free Exercise Clause

A section within the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from interfering with individuals' practice of their religion.

Protestant Churches

Christian churches that originated from the Reformation, characterized by the rejection of papal authority and emphasising the importance of faith and scripture.

Unconstitutional Restriction

An unconstitutional restriction refers to a law or regulation that infringes upon the rights guaranteed by the constitution.