Legal Terms

Question 1

Fill in the blank: The rule of law is fundamental to a ________ society.

Answer 1

just

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the rule of law? a) Transparency b) Accountability c) Arbitrary power

Answer 2

c) Arbitrary power

Question 3

What are ‘values’ in the context of law?

Answer 3

Beliefs or principles that guide behavior and decision-making within legal contexts.

Question 4

True or False: Values are subjective and can vary between cultures.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is the primary focus of legal ethics?

Answer 5

The moral principles that govern the conduct of legal professionals.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes ‘legal positivism’? a) Law is based on moral values b) Law is a command of the sovereign c) Law is derived from natural rights

Answer 6

b) Law is a command of the sovereign

Question 7

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the ethical standards that lawyers must adhere to.

Answer 7

Legal ethics

Question 8

What is meant by ‘due process’?

Answer 8

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

Question 9

True or False: Due process only applies in criminal cases.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Which term refers to the belief in the inherent rights of individuals? a) Legal realism b) Natural law c) Legal positivism

Answer 10

b) Natural law

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a legal system?

Answer 11

To maintain order, resolve disputes, and protect liberties and rights.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The principle of ________ requires that laws be clear and public.

Answer 12

legality

Question 13

Which document is often considered a foundational statement of human rights? a) The Magna Carta b) The U.S. Constitution c) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Answer 13

c) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 14

True or False: Ethics and law are always the same.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What does ‘judicial review’ allow courts to do?

Answer 15

Evaluate the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.

Question 16

Which of the following is a key component of restorative justice? a) Punishment b) Reconciliation c) Deterrence

Answer 16

b) Reconciliation

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the body of law that governs private rights and obligations.

Answer 17

civil law

Question 18

What is ‘legal liability’?

Answer 18

The legal responsibility for one’s actions or omissions.

Question 19

True or False: Legal liability can arise from both criminal and civil actions.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What does the term ‘tort’ refer to?

Answer 20

A wrongful act or infringement of a right leading to civil legal liability.

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a tort? a) Breach of contract b) Theft c) Defamation

Answer 21

c) Defamation

Question 22

Fill in the blank: ________ law deals with crimes and their punishments.

Answer 22

Criminal

Question 23

What is meant by ‘conflict of interest’?

Answer 23

A situation where a person has competing interests or loyalties.

Question 24

True or False: A conflict of interest can undermine the integrity of legal proceedings.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Which legal principle requires that laws be applied consistently over time? a) Certainty b) Flexibility c) Equity

Answer 25

a) Certainty

Question 26

What is the role of legal precedent?

Answer 26

To provide a basis for deciding similar future cases.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The principle of ________ holds that no one is above the law.

Answer 27

equality