Which of the Following Is True About Common Law

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about common law?

• A) It depends primarily on written statutes and codes.
• B) It is based on Roman law and is found in the majority of the nations of the world.
• C) Countries with the common law system have much more rigid laws than those with the code law system.
• D) It is based on tradition and depends on precedent and custom.

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Definitions:

Distributive Justice

The perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed within a group or organization.

Ethical Egoism

The belief that actions are morally right if they benefit the individual making the decision.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often manifesting in actions that prioritize others' interests above one's own.