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According to the text, which of the following is an example of an unwritten source of law?
According to the text, which of the following is an example of an unwritten source of law?
- Customs (correct)
- Corpus Iuris Civilis
- Judicial precedent
- Legislative acts
In the Common Law system, what is considered a legal source of law?
In the Common Law system, what is considered a legal source of law?
- Courts' decisions (correct)
- Corpus Iuris Civilis
- Acts voluntarily adopted that meet criteria
- Judges often appointed by the executive branch or through election
Which type of source of law is considered the highest in the hierarchy according to the text?
Which type of source of law is considered the highest in the hierarchy according to the text?
- Courts' decisions
- Customs
- Primary sources of law
- Constitution (correct)
What is the 'Doctrine' referred to in the text?
What is the 'Doctrine' referred to in the text?
Which system has its origin in the middle ages in England with a single royal court set up at Westminster?
Which system has its origin in the middle ages in England with a single royal court set up at Westminster?
Flashcards
Unwritten Source of Law
Unwritten Source of Law
Practices and traditions that have evolved over time and are recognized as legally binding, even without formal enactment.
Courts' Decisions (Common Law)
Courts' Decisions (Common Law)
Judicial precedents established by courts through their rulings and interpretations of the law.
Constitution
Constitution
The fundamental set of rules and principles by which a country or organization is governed.
Doctrine (Legal)
Doctrine (Legal)
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Common Law System
Common Law System
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Study Notes
Sources of Law
- Unwritten sources of law include customs, general principles of law, and judgments of courts.
- Legal sources of law in the Common Law system include legislation, judicial decisions, and customs.
Hierarchy of Sources of Law
- The highest source of law in the hierarchy is legislation.
The Doctrine of Judicial Precedent
- The Doctrine referred to is the Doctrine of Judicial Precedent, which is a principle that requires lower courts to follow the decisions of higher courts.
Origins of the Common Law System
- The Common Law system originated in the Middle Ages in England with a single royal court set up at Westminster.
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