Question

which statement is true of case law?
a. it can be altered by any individual or group.
b. it is the supreme law of the united states.
c. it can only be enacted by the u.s. congress.
d. it consists of the rules of law announced in court decisions.

Explanation:

• Option a is false: Case law cannot be altered by any individual/group; it is modified through subsequent court rulings or legislative action.
• Option b is false: The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States, not case law.
• Option c is false: Laws enacted by Congress are statutory law, not case law.
• Option d is true: Case law, also known as common law, is composed of legal principles established through court decisions.

Answer:

d. It consists of the rules of law announced in court decisions.