18 Questions
What percentage does the Mid Semester Test contribute to the final grade?
20%
Which type of law deals with murder, robbery, rape, and assault?
Public law
According to the definition provided, who enforces the sanctions for breaking the law?
State-authorised bodies
What is required to make laws according to the text?
Authority of the state
Which type of law involves disputes between individuals or organizations?
Civil law
What does the term 'CA' stand for in the course breakdown?
Continuous Assignment
What is the main function of a written constitution in Zambia?
Dictate all government actions and serve as the foundation of laws
Which philosopher introduced the concept of the separation of powers into political theory?
Montesquieu
What does the term 'legislative' refer to in the context of state power division?
Parliament
Which branch of state power includes the government and police?
Executive
Why is the written constitution described as 'the mother of all laws'?
It holds more importance than any other legal document in Zambia
What is the significance of the separation of powers according to Montesquieu's concept?
Divides state power among executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Who investigates crimes and arrests offenders in criminal law?
The state through the police force
What does the DPP decide in the criminal justice system?
Whether to prosecute the offender
Which area of law is primarily concerned with disputes between individuals or corporate bodies?
Civil law
In civil law, how must cases be proved?
On the balance of probabilities
Which area of law governs relationships between different states?
Public international law
What is unique about Britain's constitution?
It is unwritten
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