Introductory Business Law CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the precursor to U.S. federal law?

Common Law
Civil Law
Maritime Law
Tort Law

The correct answer is: Common Law

Common Law is the precursor to U.S. federal law because it is based on judicial decisions and precedents, rather than written laws. Civil Law, Maritime Law, and Tort Law are all different types of law that can be found within the U.S. federal system, but they are not the precursor to it. Civil Law is based on written codes, Maritime Law deals specifically with laws related to the sea and shipping, and Tort Law deals with civil wrongs and personal injury. Therefore, they are not the precursor to U.S. federal law.