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Statutory law consists only of federal laws and does not include state laws.
Statutory law consists only of federal laws and does not include state laws.
False (B)
The United States has the highest number of lawyers per citizen compared to any other country.
The United States has the highest number of lawyers per citizen compared to any other country.
True (A)
Written laws are always easy to understand without the need for interpretation.
Written laws are always easy to understand without the need for interpretation.
False (B)
Statutory law includes treaties made by state governments with other countries.
Statutory law includes treaties made by state governments with other countries.
Ordinances are considered a type of statutory law.
Ordinances are considered a type of statutory law.
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Statutory Law
Statutory Law
Written laws passed by legislatures like federal or state governments.
Treaties
Treaties
Official agreements between countries recognized as law within the United States.
Ordinances
Ordinances
Laws passed by local governments.
Statutory Interpretation
Statutory Interpretation
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Statutory Law (Overall)
Statutory Law (Overall)
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Study Notes
Statutory Law
- Statutory law encompasses written laws, including state and federal constitutions, legislative acts, federal treaties, and local ordinances.
- Statutes are often complex and require judicial interpretation to determine their meaning.
- The US has an exceptionally high number of lawyers per capita, with over 1.3 million licensed attorneys.
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