Which type of law is created by statutes enacted by Congress or state legislatures?

• A. Case law
• B. Constitutional law
• C. Administrative law
• D. Statutory law

Answer: (D)

Statutory law is the formal, written law created by statutes enacted by legislative bodies like Congress or state legislatures. These laws are codified and specify rules, duties, and penalties on a wide range of matters. They provide the exact statutory framework that governs behavior and procedures.

Case law, in contrast, develops when courts interpret and apply those statutes to specific cases, creating principles through judicial decisions. Constitutional law derives from the Constitution itself, outlining the powers of government and protecting fundamental rights. Administrative law comes from agencies issuing rules and regulations within the authority granted by statutes and the Constitution.

So the laws created directly by statutes passed by lawmakers are statutory law.