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What is the primary goal of the Doctrine of Precedent in the common law system?
What is the primary goal of the Doctrine of Precedent in the common law system?
- To provide a framework for judicial interpretation of statutory laws
- To give judges the freedom to make unilateral decisions
- To restrict judges to determining the outcome of a case based on previous similar cases (correct)
- To promote the adversarial system of trial
What is the term for the legal basis or reasoning underlying a judicial or administrative decision?
What is the term for the legal basis or reasoning underlying a judicial or administrative decision?
- Obiter dicta
- Ratio decidendi (correct)
- Doctrine of Precedent
- Judicial interpretation
In the adversarial system of trial, who bears the burden of proof in criminal disputes?
In the adversarial system of trial, who bears the burden of proof in criminal disputes?
- Defense
- Judge
- Plaintiff
- Prosecution (correct)
What is the term for the creation of laws by judges as a result of making a decision about a case they are presiding over?
What is the term for the creation of laws by judges as a result of making a decision about a case they are presiding over?
In the adversarial system of trial, what is the role of the judge or jury?
In the adversarial system of trial, what is the role of the judge or jury?
Which countries are associated with the inquisitorial system?
Which countries are associated with the inquisitorial system?
What is the primary role of parliament?
What is the primary role of parliament?
What is necessary for a Bill to become an Act of Parliament?
What is necessary for a Bill to become an Act of Parliament?
What is the purpose of delegated legislation?
What is the purpose of delegated legislation?
What is the role of the executive council in the legislative process?
What is the role of the executive council in the legislative process?
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