Chile Has a Civil Law System

question 41

Multiple Choice

Chile has a civil law system.In theory,in this system,the courts

• A)are obligated to follow the doctrine of stare decisis.
• B)may not develop their own laws.
• C)must create new rules of law.
• D)must develop legal concepts by case law.

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Definitions:

United States Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the U.S., with ultimate judicial authority to interpret and decide questions of federal law, including constitutional issues.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace.

Civil Rights Act

Landmark legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, initially focused on voting rights and the segregation of public accommodations.