Basic Classification of Law Quiz
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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?

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

What does public law regulate?

<p>The state authority and organization of state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does substantive criminal law primarily determine?

<p>The actions that constitute criminal offenses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Traditional classification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Regulative law?

<p>Intestate succession law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which instances does Coercive law apply?

<p>Always, in all instances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of International Law?

<p>Relationships between states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example best represents National Law?

<p>A constitution of a sovereign state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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