Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

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Which type of law is formed by the decisions of the court system?

Statutory law
Case law
Regulatory law
Administrative law

The correct answer is: Case law

Case law is formed by the decisions made by courts in previous cases. When judges interpret statutes or constitutional provisions, their rulings create legal precedents that can influence future cases. This body of law evolves as courts make decisions, often refining or redefining legal principles in the process. The doctrine of stare decisis encourages courts to follow these precedents, providing consistency and predictability in the law. Statutory law, on the other hand, is created by legislative bodies through the enactment of laws. Regulatory law pertains to rules set by government agencies to implement statutes. Administrative law governs the activities of administrative agencies. Each of these forms of law plays a distinct role, but only case law is directly derived from court rulings, which ultimately shape the interpretation and application of existing laws.