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What is the primary aim of civil law?
What is the primary aim of civil law?
- Compensating injured persons (correct)
- Upholding public morals
- Punishing criminals
- Enforcing government regulations
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of criminal law?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of criminal law?
- Focus on private disputes (correct)
- Action brought by the public prosecutor
- Involves prosecuting wrongdoers for state crimes
- Prescribes conduct deemed harmful to society
Which of the following categories of law governs private relations between individuals?
Which of the following categories of law governs private relations between individuals?
- Private Law (correct)
- Administrative Law
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
What are the essential elements that define a crime in criminal law?
What are the essential elements that define a crime in criminal law?
Which type of law includes laws such as constitutional law and administrative law?
Which type of law includes laws such as constitutional law and administrative law?
In equity law, what is the primary focus compared to common law?
In equity law, what is the primary focus compared to common law?
What distinguishes international law from other classifications of law?
What distinguishes international law from other classifications of law?
Which classification of law primarily aims to suppress crimes and penalize offenders?
Which classification of law primarily aims to suppress crimes and penalize offenders?
What governs civil procedure?
What governs civil procedure?
Which of the following describes the initiation of criminal legal actions?
Which of the following describes the initiation of criminal legal actions?
What characterizes common law?
What characterizes common law?
Which principle does equity primarily aim to address?
Which principle does equity primarily aim to address?
What does public international law prevail between?
What does public international law prevail between?
How is private international law defined?
How is private international law defined?
Which court originally formulated and administered equity?
Which court originally formulated and administered equity?
What is the main function of international law?
What is the main function of international law?
What does civil procedure primarily govern?
What does civil procedure primarily govern?
Which statement accurately describes substantive law?
Which statement accurately describes substantive law?
What is the key focus of criminal law?
What is the key focus of criminal law?
Which type of law relates to the administration and enforcement of legal procedures?
Which type of law relates to the administration and enforcement of legal procedures?
Which of the following is an example of how substantive law is codified?
Which of the following is an example of how substantive law is codified?
Criminal procedure includes rules about which aspect of legal cases?
Criminal procedure includes rules about which aspect of legal cases?
What is a primary characteristic of common law?
What is a primary characteristic of common law?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between administrative law and the structure of government?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between administrative law and the structure of government?
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Civil Law
Civil Law
Deals with private disputes between individuals, enforcing contracts, and providing compensation for harm.
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Deals with offenses against the state, aiming to punish wrongdoers.
Private Law
Private Law
Focuses on relationships between individuals and groups.
Public Law
Public Law
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Common Law
Common Law
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Equity
Equity
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International Law
International Law
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Public International Law
Public International Law
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Private International Law
Private International Law
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Substantive Law
Substantive Law
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Procedural Law
Procedural Law
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Legal Precedent
Legal Precedent
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Court of Chancery
Court of Chancery
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Contract Law
Contract Law
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Tort Law
Tort Law
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Property Law
Property Law
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Succession Law
Succession Law
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Family Law
Family Law
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Civil Procedure
Civil Procedure
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Criminal Procedure
Criminal Procedure
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Study Notes
Classifications of Law
- Law can be classified into different categories based on its focus and purpose.
- Civil law deals with private relationships between members of a community.
- It aims to provide compensation to injured parties or enforce obligations like contracts and trusts.
- It covers areas such as contract law, tort law, property law, succession law, and family law.
- Criminal law focuses on offenses committed against the state or government.
- It aims to punish wrongdoers and suppress crime.
- It defines actions deemed threatening, harmful, or dangerous to the safety and welfare of people.
- Private law focuses on relationships between individuals, families, businesses, and small groups.
- It helps resolve disputes concerning private matters.
- Public law governs the relationship between individuals and the government, including the structure and duties of government officials.
- Public law is divided into constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law.
Common Law
- Common law developed through judicial decisions, meaning it is "judge-made" law rather than enacted by legislatures.
- It is based on the common customs of the country and has evolved through legal precedents.
Rules of Equity
- Equity is a system of law based on fairness and natural justice.
- It aims to fill gaps in the common law, applying principles like maxims to address situations where the strict application of common law would be unjust.
- It was initially administered by the Court of Chancery, but later became integrated into all English courts.
International Law
- International law governs the relationships between states or countries.
- It provides a framework for stable and organized international relations.
- Public international law applies between states.
- Private international law deals with situations where the laws of multiple countries are relevant to a case.
- Private international law helps determine which country's law should apply and how to resolve conflicts.
Substantive Law
- Substantive law defines rights and responsibilities in civil law and crimes and punishments in criminal law.
- It dictates which behaviors are permissible and which are prohibited.
Procedural Law
- Procedural law outlines the procedures by which substantive laws are applied, enforced, and changed.
- It governs the way cases are heard in court, including steps like evidence presentation and judgment execution.
- Examples of procedural law include civil procedure rules (governing civil cases) and the Criminal Procedure Code (governing criminal cases).
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Test your knowledge on the various classifications of law, including civil, criminal, private, and public law. This quiz covers their distinct purposes and areas of focus, helping you understand how different laws apply to society and individuals. Challenge yourself and learn more about the legal system.
