"COMMON LAW defined: That which derives its force and authority from the universal consent and immemorial practice of the people. See Law, common. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856. Under common law, all citizens, including the highest-ranking officials of the government, are subject to the same set of laws, and the exercise of government power is limited by those laws. The judiciary may review legislation, but only to determine whether it conforms to constitutional requirements."
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