That means the US isn't a common law nation any more. It's definitely not a civil law nation. So what is it? How does an honest citizen stay on the right side o

That means the US isn't a common law nation any more. It's definitely not a civil law nation. So what is it? How does an honest citizen stay on the right side of the law? Without some guidance, you're not able to anticipate how to act legally in new situations. Seems like a bad idea on that basis.