LW A Essential elements of legal systems

Which statement correctly describes criminal law?

• 1 It settles private disputes between two companies
• 2 It applies only to individuals, not companies
• 3 The state prosecutes offences against the public and punishes the offender
• 4 It gives damages to the injured party only

In civil cases, the usual standard of proof is:

• 1 Proof by two independent witnesses
• 2 The balance of probabilities
• 3 Absolute certainty
• 4 Beyond reasonable doubt

The doctrine of the separation of powers divides state power between:

• 1 The banks, the courts and the police
• 2 The public, private and voluntary sectors
• 3 The legislature, the executive and the judiciary
• 4 Local and national companies

Which legal system relies mainly on judicial precedent?

• 1 Codified law only
• 2 Common law
• 3 Sharia law
• 4 Civil law

What is a model law?

• 1 A court decision with binding force on all courts
• 2 A set of private contract terms
• 3 A treaty that automatically binds all states
• 4 A template that states can adopt into their own legislation

Which of these is an advantage of arbitration over court proceedings?

• 1 The process is private and the parties can choose the arbitrators
• 2 The decision is always appealable on the facts
• 3 The outcome is not binding
• 4 It is always cheaper than a court case

The decision of an arbitral tribunal is called:

• 1 A statute
• 2 A precedent
• 3 A judgment
• 4 An award