Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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What is common law based on?

Federal statutes
Custom and court rulings
Administrative regulations
State constitutions

The correct answer is: Custom and court rulings

Custom and court rulings are the two primary sources of common law. Common law is a type of law that is based on the precedent set by legal cases and is created and developed by judges. This means that decisions made in previous court cases can help determine the outcome of a current case, and over time, a body of law is developed through these decisions. Federal statutes, administrative regulations, and state constitutions are all important sources of law, but they are not the basis of common law. Common law is a unique system that has developed over time through the decisions made by judges in court cases.