Asked by sofia carvajal on Jun 08, 2024
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Which of the following could be a binding authority?
A) A statute
B) A regulation
C) A constitution
D) A statute and a constitution only
E) A statute, a regulation, and a constitution
Binding Authority
Refers to legal sources that must be followed by a court, such as statutes or case law from higher courts in the same jurisdiction.
Statute
A written law formally enacted by legislative authority.
Regulation
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to control or govern conduct.
- Comprehend the hierarchy and jurisdictional scope of binding authorities.
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Zybrea KnightJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Statutes, regulations, and constitutions are all forms of law that can serve as binding authority in a legal system. Statutes are laws passed by legislatures, regulations are rules made by governmental agencies based on statutes, and constitutions are the fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the hierarchy and jurisdictional scope of binding authorities.