Use this test to assess your level of knowledge of very basic legal terms related to the differences between legal systems.Choose the most appropriate term from the list.

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The legal system of the United States is __________ .
American law
presidential law
common law
precedential law
 
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Common law is based on __________ instead of written laws.
arguments
cases
trials
common sense
 
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The common law is called as __________ law because it is formed by judges.
human law
just law
case-based
judge-made
 
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The continental legal system is based on __________ instead of judicial decisions
rights
laws
actions
contracts
 
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In the civil law system, the law is formed by the __________ .
judges
government
parliament
prosecutors
 
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In the common law system, there are also laws called __________ .
charters
codes
regulations
directives
 
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The continental system is based on __________ which judges must follow.
acts
decrees
justice
rights
 
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Cases in the common law system is decided based on __________ .
customs
investigation
statutes
precedents
 
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The are so-called ________ legal systems, which is inflluenced by more systems of law.
miscellaneous
hybrid
mixed-up
composite
 
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In common law, the judicial decisions have ___________ force.
higher
supreme
binding
prevailing
 
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Civil law is based on the _________ law traditions.
Roman
Asian
Hispanic
English
 
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Common law is considered to be ______- made law.
judge
person
parliament
court
 
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