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Which type of law is based on broad principles and set by precedent instead of statutes?
Which type of law is based on broad principles and set by precedent instead of statutes?
Which of the following is an example of a supranational law?
Which of the following is an example of a supranational law?
What type of law is enacted by a country and applies to that country's citizens residing in foreign countries?
What type of law is enacted by a country and applies to that country's citizens residing in foreign countries?
Which of the following describes the type of law that is created because of local beliefs?
Which of the following describes the type of law that is created because of local beliefs?
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What kind of law dictates how host countries will treat citizens of other countries when those citizens are physically located in the host country?
What kind of law dictates how host countries will treat citizens of other countries when those citizens are physically located in the host country?
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Common Law
Common Law
Legal system based on precedents and broad principles.
Civil Law
Civil Law
Law based on written statutes and codes.
Extraterritorial Laws
Extraterritorial Laws
Laws that apply to citizens outside their home country.
Supranational Laws
Supranational Laws
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International Laws
International Laws
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Study Notes
Legal Systems and Levels
- Common Law: Based on broad principles and precedents, rather than statutes.
- Civil Law: Written laws or those created by statutes.
- Religious Law: Based on local beliefs, such as Sharia or Islamic law.
Levels
- National Laws: Apply to the entire nation.
- Subnational Laws: Apply to a portion of a nation (e.g., a state or city).
- Extraterritorial Laws: Laws enacted by a country that apply to its citizens abroad. Examples include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US.
- Supranational Laws: Binding agreements between countries (e.g., The European Union).
- International Laws: Dictate how host countries treat citizens of other countries physically within their borders. The World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty is an example.
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Explore the various legal systems including Common Law, Civil Law, and Religious Law, as well as the different levels of laws such as national, subnational, and international. This quiz will test your understanding of how these laws apply across different jurisdictions and contexts.
