What are the primary sources of law? (Select all that apply.)
1. Statutes
2. Contract
3. Constitutions
4. Decisions of court
5. Federal
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
The three primary sources of law are statutes, constitutions, and decisions of court or common law. Contract and federal are types of law, but are not sources of law. Administrative laws are the fourth primary source of law.
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