Share The legal systems
Save to Folder
the system of law predominant on the European continent, historically influenced by that of ancient Rome
civil law
the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes
common law
a system of law concerned with the punishment of offenders
criminal law
Name the system: The prosecution and defence compete against each other, and the judge serves as a referee to ensure fairness to the accused.
adversarial
The ............. system is associated with civil law legal systems, and it has existed for many centuries. It is characterized by extensive pre-trial investigation and interrogations with the objective to avoid bringing an innocent person
inquisitorial
A ............... is a legislative act that sets out a goal that all EU countries must achieve.
directive
An ............ is a law by a municipality. Put differently, it is a local law.
ordinance
A ............. is a law enacted by a legislature.
statute
................. are rules and administrative codes issued by governmental agencies at all levels, municipal, county, state and federal.
regulations
A .......... is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. It does not become law until it is passed by the legislature.
bill
