Why is the United States a "common law country"?

Question

Why is the United States a "common law country"?

Answer 1

It isn't.

Answer 2

The US ~was~ a common law country. Most states started with recognizing common law, except Louisiana, though it's French history implemented the Napoleonic ode. Most countries were founded on so sort of common law or notion of fairness.

Because people are clever and they figure out ways around common law, we have moved toward precedence and stare decisis. Also we have the constitution and checks and balances. It prevents much corruption, although corruption cannot be erradiated by men. We are working toward it though . . .

Answer 3

Britain is a common law country, the US has a constitutional system.

The U.S. has by and large replaced all common law rules with statute.

Answer 4

Because most of our laws come from a judge and not a legislature. Our laws are meant to be flexible, which allows for judicial interpretation. That is why.

Answer 5

part of the "law" of the usa is based on precedents set by previous court decisions as opposed to stautes passed by the legislature