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When did the common law tradition originate?
When did the common law tradition originate?
Which country is the largest common law country?
Which country is the largest common law country?
Where is the civil law tradition more widespread?
Where is the civil law tradition more widespread?
What is the difference between a legal tradition and a legal system?
What is the difference between a legal tradition and a legal system?
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Which legal tradition is older?
Which legal tradition is older?
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What is the role of the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain?
What is the role of the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain?
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In the beginning, what kind of power did the Lord High Chancellor possess?
In the beginning, what kind of power did the Lord High Chancellor possess?
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What was the outcome of the 2005 reforms related to the Lord High Chancellor's role?
What was the outcome of the 2005 reforms related to the Lord High Chancellor's role?
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What was the Lord Chancellor's position in the Privy Council?
What was the Lord Chancellor's position in the Privy Council?
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What led to the creation of the Supreme Court in 2005?
What led to the creation of the Supreme Court in 2005?
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Study Notes
Common Law Tradition
- Originated in the Middle Ages in England
- The largest common law country is the United States
Civil Law Tradition
- More widespread in continental Europe, Latin America, and other parts of the world
Legal Tradition vs. Legal System
- A legal tradition refers to the historical and philosophical background of a legal system
- A legal system is the set of rules and institutions that govern a country or region
History of Legal Traditions
- The civil law tradition is older, dating back to Roman law
- The common law tradition emerged later, in the Middle Ages
Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
- Held significant executive and judicial power in the early days
- Initially responsible for advising the monarch, overseeing the administration of justice, and serving as the head of the judiciary
- As of 2005, the Lord Chancellor's role was reformed, with many of their responsibilities transferred to the Lord Chief Justice and the Secretary of State for Justice
Supreme Court Creation
- Established in 2005, replacing the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords
- Creation was a response to concerns about the separation of powers and the need for an independent, supreme court
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Test your knowledge of the common law tradition with this quiz. Explore the historical attitudes, nature, organization, and operation of common law legal systems, and compare them with Civil Law countries. See how well you understand the key principles and characteristics of the common law tradition.
