Question

Which of the following statements is true of Paribo, a democratic nation whose legal system is based on civil law? Select one: O a. The law is based on religious teachings and is enforced by the country's religious leaders. b. The law is interpreted on the basis of tradition, precedent and usage. c. The law is based on a detailed set of written rules that constitute a legal code. O d. The law is flexible and its interpretations differ with situations.

Answer 1

Civil law systems rely on written statutes and other legal codes that are constantly updated and which establish legal procedures, punishments, and what can and cannot be brought before a court. So, if Paribo is a democratic nation whose legal system is based on civil law, then the law must be based on a detailed set of written rules that constitute a legal code (Option C)