Introduction to the Major Legal Systems in the World

Vocabulary flashcards identifying the major legal systems and core topics outlined in the introduction to major legal systems in the world.

The common law legal system

A major world legal system discussed in section 1.2, which includes the history and development, sources, and personnel of English law.

Romano-Germanic legal system

An alternate name for the Civil Law system covered in section 1.3, characterized by its origins, distinct features, and illustrated via the French legal system.

French legal system

The system used in section 1.3.3 to illustrate civil law legal systems, including their characteristics and legal personnel.

The socialist legal system

One of the major legal systems in the world, addressed in section 1.4.

The Muslim legal system

A religious legal system detailed in section 1.5, covering its structure, sources, and modern status.

African Law

A distinct legal system topic outlined in section 1.6 of the text on major world legal systems.