Why did America get most of its laws from England?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

The government had been English and English law was what was used to rule the colonies. Rather than totally change what everyone was used to and what the lawyers in the colonies had been trained to work with, it made sense to have them remain in force.

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∙ 14y ago

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Which country has the most laws?

The United States of America has the most laws and the most prisoners in the world.

Why did Americans follow the laws of England for many years?

Because America did not gain its independence from England until 1776.

Why did borders in North America change?

mistakes by surveyors and laws enacted by King George of England

What are the most laws in America?

all of them are important but the MOST is don't kill.

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England of course.

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