Which term describes laws binding the entire Church?

• A. Universal law
• B. Local custom
• C. Liturgical law
• D. Canon law code

Answer: (A)

This question tests how canon law distinguishes the reach of different norms. Laws binding the entire Church are universal laws, because they apply to all particular churches, all bishops, and all the faithful across the universal Church. They derive from the Pope, ecumenical councils, or other universal authorities, establishing norms that must be followed everywhere unless a specific exception is made. In contrast, local custom binds only within a particular diocese or region, liturgical law governs the rites and worship rather than general governance, and the canon law code is the organized collection of universal norms rather than the category itself that denotes binding on the whole Church.