quiz 21

The term “common law” refers to

Judge made law
According to the common law doctrine

courts use earlier precedents to decide cases
based on precedent

common law
Lines between common law and civil law are becoming more

blurred
Which country is largely characterized by the common law tradition ?

Great Britain, Ireland
Abstract judicial review implies

The consideration of a law without reference to a specific case
Act of parliament

civil law
Judges do not make law they

apply law made in parliament --> judges bureaucrats
Judicary is __ important then ___

less ,parliament
Political parties, interest groups seek to influence

law making process
Originated in Roman law

Civil Law
- Codified
- Code Napoleon

Civil law

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quiz 21

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exam 2

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2016-10-25T15:12:39Z

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