
In a civil law legal system, what is the primary source of law?
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Get StartedIn a civil law legal system, what is the primary source of law?
Options:
- Judicial opinions and precedent
- Codified statutes and legal codes
- Customary tribal practices
- Regulations from administrative agencies
Correct answer: Codified statutes and legal codes
Explanation: Civil law systems rely primarily on comprehensive written codes and statutes rather than judicial precedent. A well-known example is the Napoleonic Code of 1804, which shaped many modern civil-law codes.
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