Question

Look at the diagram

English Influences on American Govermenet Which heading best fits in the empty box to the right?
A)Religion
B)Protest Movements
C)Common Law
D)Judge

Answer 1

The answer is "C" or "Common Law."

Answer 2

C) Common Law. Common Law, also known as case law, is the body of law that derives from prior judicial decisions, i.e. precedent. It is called common law because it was common to all courts in England. Tradition and customs helped to form the notion of "precedent", doctrine that formed in England starting around the 12th century.