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Which type of law determines the way in which the state is to exercise its executive powers?

Constitutional Law
Substantive Law
Administrative Law (correct)
Criminal Law

Why may a leading question not be asked in court?

To protect the judge
To maintain confidentiality
To avoid bias in the answer (correct)
To speed up the trial process

Which law prohibits attacks on civilians and the use of certain weapons?

Humanitarian Law (correct)
Criminal Law
Adjectival Law
Substantive Law

According to South African law, is a contract relating to the sale of land required to be written?

Yes, as it is a rule of adjectival law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does public law regulate?

The state authority and organization of state (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does substantive criminal law primarily determine?

The actions that constitute criminal offenses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a basic classification of the law?

To distinguish between different areas of the law (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which classification principle is commonly used in South Africa's legal system?

Traditional classification (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Regulative law?

Intestate succession law (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which instances does Coercive law apply?

Always, in all instances (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of International Law?

Relationships between states (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which example best represents National Law?

A constitution of a sovereign state (B) Signup and view all the answers