What is common law?

A) Law made by judges through their decisions, not through specific statutes

B) Law passed by the U. S. Congress

C) Law made by an administrative body another name for federal law

D) Law that is guided by the Constitution

A) Law made by judges through their decisions, not through specific statutes

Explanation:

Common law refers to the law that is not stated on existing statutes (like the constitution) but that arise as precedent, that is to say, that is derived from judicial decisions of courts and establishes a principle or rule. Such principles or rules guide subsequent similar cases, especially cases where the outcome cannot be determined based on written rules.