Chapter 2 Self-test questions

How many countries are in the UK?

1

3

4

5

How many legal systems are within the UK?

1

2

3

4

How many states are within the UK?

1

2

3

4

Which ONE of the following statements was true, before the UK left the EU?

EU Law (in relevant areas) was- until January 2020, part of the law of the UK, whereas International Law is not.

EU Law (in relevant areas) and International Law are both part of the law of the UK.

Neither EU Law (in relevant areas) nor International Law has ever been part of the law of the UK.

Which of the following is NOT a private law subject?

Company Law

Tort Law

Equity

Criminal Law

True or false? A civil law jurisdiction is typified by binding case law.

True

False

Which ONE of the following statements is legally sound?

Marsha, the prosecution in the case, succeeded on the balance of probabilities in proving that John (the defendant) had made a contract with her. John was ordered to pay a fine to her.

Marsha, the claimant in the case, succeeded on the balance of probabilities in proving that John (the defendant) had made a contract with her. John was ordered to pay damages to her.

Marsha, the claimant in the case, succeeded in proving beyond all reasonable doubt that John (the defendant) had made a contract with her. John was ordered to pay damages to her.

Marsha, the claimant in the case, succeeded on the balance of probabilities in proving that John (the defendant) had made a contract with her. John was ordered to pay a fine to her.

Which of the following statements most accurately states the relationship between common law and equity in England & Wales?

In any conflict between common law and equity, equity will prevail.

In any conflict between common law and equity, common law will prevail.

In the event that the common law fails to provide an adequate claim or defence, the courts will attempt to use equity to achieve justice; hence, equity follows the law.

If the courts of common law disagree with the courts of equity, the Court of Appeal will resolve the matter.

Of legislation, which of the following is true?

The number of statutes has increased every decade over the last century to reflect the need for greater regulation at a national level.

The volume of statute law has increased over the last century to reflect the need to regulate people's lives more strictly.

The volume of statute law has increased over the last century to reflect the need to regulate a state with greater involvement in people's lives.

The number of statutes has decreased over the last century to reflect the localisation of politics.

In the event of a conflict between different areas of law, which of the following prevails? Answer on the basis that the UK is no longer part of the EU.

Common Law

Equity

EU Law

UK Parliament Act

Remusland is a fictional state with the following attributes:
• Case law is not binding
• There is a constitution
• There are 'codes' governing most areas of law
Which legal tradition is Remusland in?

Common law

Civil Law

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