Introduction to the Legal System Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Law - Correct answer-the publicly prescribed rules that we must follow, failing
which we may suffer some adverse consequence
Statutes - Correct answer-- one source of law
- broad and broadly applicable rules passed by legislatures
- CAN BE ENACTED IN ANTICIPATION OF FUTURE EVENTS
Regulations (subordinate or delegated legislation) - Correct answer-- the second
source of law
- DETAILED rules refining, applying or further describing broad statutory
statements
- passed by the governor in council/cabinet
common law/case law - Correct answer-- the third source of law
- 'rules' laid down by the courts, based on decisions resolving particular disputes
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Law - Correct answer-the publicly prescribed rules that we must follow, failing
which we may suffer some adverse consequence
Statutes - Correct answer-- one source of law
- broad and broadly applicable rules passed by legislatures
- CAN BE ENACTED IN ANTICIPATION OF FUTURE EVENTS
Regulations (subordinate or delegated legislation) - Correct answer-- the second
source of law
- DETAILED rules refining, applying or further describing broad statutory
statements
- passed by the governor in council/cabinet
common law/case law - Correct answer-- the third source of law
- 'rules' laid down by the courts, based on decisions resolving particular disputes
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1