Question

civil law system
based on a written
code of laws that
is regularly
updated
common law
system
some codes, most
law is based on
precedent
religious law
system
law based on rules
passed down from
the deity
attorneys use case
law to argue a
case

Explanation:

Match each description to the corresponding law system based on core characteristics:

1. Civil Law relies on a centralized, regularly updated written code of laws.
2. Common Law prioritizes judicial precedent, with attorneys using past cases to argue current ones, and has limited formal codes.
3. Religious Law is rooted in rules believed to be divinely passed down from a deity.

Answer:

• Civil Law System: based on a written code of laws that is regularly updated
• Common Law System: some codes, most law is based on precedent; attorneys use case law to argue a case
• Religious Law System: law based on rules passed down from the deity