LW A Essential elements of legal systems

Written by Saad Rahman (ACCA)

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نام: ____________________   تاریخ: ____________

1. Which statement correctly describes criminal law?

   • A It settles private disputes between two companies
   • B It applies only to individuals, not companies
   • C The state prosecutes offences against the public and punishes the offender
   • D It gives damages to the injured party only

2. In civil cases, the usual standard of proof is:

   • A Proof by two independent witnesses
   • B The balance of probabilities
   • C Absolute certainty
   • D Beyond reasonable doubt

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

   • A The banks, the courts and the police
   • B The public, private and voluntary sectors
   • C The legislature, the executive and the judiciary
   • D Local and national companies

4. Which legal system relies mainly on judicial precedent?

   • A Codified law only
   • B Common law
   • C Sharia law
   • D Civil law

5. What is a model law?

   • A A court decision with binding force on all courts
   • B A set of private contract terms
   • C A treaty that automatically binds all states
   • D A template that states can adopt into their own legislation

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

   • A The process is private and the parties can choose the arbitrators
   • B The decision is always appealable on the facts
   • C The outcome is not binding
   • D It is always cheaper than a court case

7. The decision of an arbitral tribunal is called:

   • A A statute
   • B A precedent
   • C A judgment
   • D An award