Title: Describe legal systems upon which international law is based.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade, Advanced (12056-II) > Section: Examining International Legal Systems and Liabilities

Description should include the basic characteristics of and behaviors governed by

- common law
- civil law
- theocratic law.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the origins of common law?
- What kind of law are the justice systems of the majority of countries in the world based on?
- How do common law systems differ from code law systems?
- What methods are used to settle disputes in the international arena?
- How can common law govern business decisions?
- What resources should an international company utilize when dealing with issues related to theocratic law?
- When might a country’s theocratic law and an international company’s legal system conflict, preventing a business relationship?
- What types of products or services are most affected by each type of law/legal system?