The Common Law

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When was the Common Law developed in Britain? Options: After the Norman Invasion of 1066, During the Roman Empire, In the 20th century, After World War II

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After the Norman Invasion of 1066

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The Common Law is a set of ______ laws based on past court decisions known as precedent.

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unwritten

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What is true about past decisions in Common Law?

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Prior decisions stand (stare decisis) unless overruled by later decisions or laws

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In Common Law, lower courts follow the decisions of ______ courts.

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higher

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What is the main legal system in the United States?

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Common law

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What is the common law in the United States based on?

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British common law

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Which legal system is a mix of common and civil law in Louisiana and Puerto Rico?

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Common-civil law mix

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What is one of the functions of the law in the United States?

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Maintain peace.

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What is one of the functions of the law in the United States? Define standards.

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moral

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What is one of the functions of the law in the United States? Fill in the blank: Promote ______ justice.

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social