Different Laws, Different Rules

The United States legal system is based on a common law system of government. Other countries utilize a civil law system of government.

Conduct research and identify a country that utilizes a civil law system of government. In a paper of at least 5 pages, compare and contrast the common law system of the United States with the civil law system of the country you identified. Your paper must include the following:

• Discussion of the general features of a common law system
• Discussion of the general features of a civil law system
• Analysis of the origins and purpose of the common law system of the United States
• Compare and contrast an analysis of the common law system of the United States and the civil law system of the country you identified

• Include a cover page and references page in 10–12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
• Appropriate citation style should be followed

You should also make sure to:

• Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English
• Use examples to support your discussion
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.