International law

Question 1

Which countries retain the use of common law in their legal systems?

Answer 1

Generally, countries that were once colonies of Great Britain retained
parts of their English common law heritage after they achieved their independence

Question 2

civil law system

Answer 2

A system of law based on a code
rather than case law, originally from
the Roman Empire; the predominant
system of law in the nations of
continental Europe and the nations
that were once their colonies

Question 3

Islamic law system / Sharia

Answer 3

A system of law, based on the
teachings of the Koran and the
prophet Mohammed and on social
and legal traditions, prescribing both
religious and secular duties

Question 4

International law

Answer 4

The law that governs relations
among nations. International
customs and treaties are generally
considered to be two of the most
important sources of international
law.

Question 5

treaty

Answer 5

An agreement, or compact, formed
between two independent nations