
What distinguishes statutory law from other sources of law?
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- It is written and enacted by a legislature
- It is created only by judges through precedent
- It consists solely of constitutional provisions
- It is the informal practices of administrative agencies
Correct answer: It is written and enacted by a legislature
Explanation: Statutory law is written law enacted by a legislative body and codified; for example, the U.S. Congress enacted the Civil Rights Act as a statute in 1964.
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