The American criminal justice system was shaped by the traditions of the Spanish common law system.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The American criminal justice system was primarily shaped by the English common law system. While there were influences from other legal traditions, including the Spanish common law system in certain states such as California and Texas, it did not have a major overall impact on the development of the American criminal justice system.

The American Criminal Justice System Was Shaped by the Traditions