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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Origins of Law in the United States

Question 9 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why was the era of Roman Emperor Justinian I (529–534) considered significant for the concept of laws throughout history?

Answer
A
Justinian I traveled throughout the Roman Empire in order to obtain the wishes of all his citizens.
B
Justinian I studied the law and brought attention to a wide variety of legal details.
C
Justinian I gathered all the legal experts to show how consensus is used in creating laws.
D
Justinian I was responsible for codifying many laws into a unified source of civil law.

Explanation

Justinian I is remembered for ordering Roman laws to be collected, organized, and codified into a unified body of civil law, known as the Corpus Juris Civilis. This made legal rules easier to consult and helped influence later legal systems. The correct choice is “Justinian I was responsible for codifying many laws into a unified source of civil law.”

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