Question

civil law system
based on a written
code of laws that
is regularly
updated

common law
system
attorneys use case
law to argue a
case

judges have a
significant impact
on law in this
system

religious law
system
law based on rules
passed down from
the deity

Explanation:

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

1. Civil Law relies on a centralized, written, regularly updated legal code.
2. Common Law uses precedent from prior cases for arguments, and judges shape law through rulings.
3. Religious Law is rooted in traditional/religious rules passed down over generations.

Answer:

• Civil Law System: based on a written code of laws that is regularly updated
• Common Law System: attorneys use case law to argue a case; judges have a significant impact on law in this system
• Religious Law System: law based on rules passed down from the deity