3. Criminal Law

Sources Of Law — Quiz

Test your understanding of sources of law with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which source of law is derived from the fundamental principles and laws established in a nation's founding document?

Question 2

What is the primary characteristic of statutory law?

Question 3

Which source of law is often referred to as 'case law' because it develops from court decisions?

Question 4

Regulations issued by government agencies, like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are examples of which type of law?

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of common law in the American legal system today?