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RRLLB81 Assignment 1 (QUIZ COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (818607)
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RRLLB81 Assignment 1 (QUIZ COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (818607)
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RRLLB81 Assignment 1Question 1:
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of legislative
interpretation?
A. To establish new laws
B. To clarify the intent of existing statutes
C. To override judicial decisions
D. To amend the Constitution
Answer: B. To clarify the intent of existing statutes
Question 2:
What is the primary function of a statutory instrument in the legislative process?
A. To introduce new legislation
B. To provide detailed regulations under existing laws
C. To interpret court decisions
D. To amend constitutional provisions
Answer: B. To provide detailed regulations under existing laws
Question 3:
In legal theory, the principle of "stare decisis" refers to:
,A. The power of legislative bodies to create laws
B. The obligation to follow precedents set by previous court decisions
C. The ability of courts to invalidate unconstitutional laws
D. The process of negotiating international treaties
Answer: B. The obligation to follow precedents set by previous court decisions
Question 4:
Which of the following is NOT a source of law in common law jurisdictions?
A. Statutes
B. Judicial precedents
C. Administrative codes
D. International treaties
Answer: D. International treaties
Question 5:
What does the term "legal standing" refer to in the context of filing a lawsuit?
A. The validity of the legal argument presented
B. The financial capability of the plaintiff
C. The plaintiff's right to bring a case before the court
,D. The geographical jurisdiction of the court
Answer: C. The plaintiff's right to bring a case before the court
Question 6:
Which principle is used to determine the validity of a law when it is challenged in
court?
A. Legislative supremacy
B. Judicial review
C. Executive authority
D. Administrative discretion
Answer: B. Judicial review
Question 7:
In the context of legal research, what is the significance of a "legal brief"?
A. It is a summary of facts presented by a party to the court
B. It is a formal document requesting a change in the law
C. It is a legal document outlining the legislative history of a statute
D. It is a summary of the evidence collected during a trial
Answer: A. It is a summary of facts presented by a party to the court
Question 8:
, Which of the following best defines "legal precedent"?
A. A law enacted by a legislative body
B. A previous court decision that influences future cases
C. A rule established by administrative agencies
D. A legislative proposal awaiting approval
Answer: B. A previous court decision that influences future casesQuestion 9:
Which of the following principles ensures that legislative bodies do not exceed their
authority?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Federalism
C. Checks and Balances
D. Judicial Activism
Answer: A. Separation of Powers
Question 10:
What role do administrative agencies play in the implementation of laws?
A. They draft and enact new laws
B. They interpret and enforce existing laws
C. They create judicial precedents
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