How are common law and code law different? The same?

What will be an ideal response?


Common law is a legal system originating in Britain in which judges base decisions not only on their understanding of the written law but also on their understanding of past court cases; in contrast to code law. Code law is the legal system originating in ancient Roman law and modified by Napoleon Bonaparte in France, in which judges may only follow the law as written and must ignore past decisions; in contrast to common law.

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a. The Democrats were able to assume an almost dictatorial control of the government. b. The government was shut down five times because of conflict between the branches. c. The president was granted extra powers given the strong support he had from the legislative branch. d. There was considerable cooperation and most new legislation was passed easily.

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According to the Supreme Court, evidence that is a product of a warrantless or unreasonable search __________.

A. may be used in a trial if the jury requests it be admitted B. may be used in a trial under the "good reason" exception C. may not be used in trial D. may be used in the original trial but not on appeal

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Fewer women and minority judges were named in Reagan's eight years in office; he appointed 368 judges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Robert A. Dahl concluded that a power elite of economic and social notables did not run the city of New Haven, Connecticut, and that policy decisions were made by changing coalitions of leaders drawn from different segments of the community

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science