Intro to Law Part 1 Chaponga Nguluwe Course Details
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What percentage does the Mid Semester Test contribute to the final grade?

  • 30%
  • 70%
  • 10%
  • 20% (correct)
  • Which type of law deals with murder, robbery, rape, and assault?

  • Civil law
  • Private law
  • State law
  • Public law (correct)
  • According to the definition provided, who enforces the sanctions for breaking the law?

  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Judges
  • Private individuals
  • State-authorised bodies (correct)
  • What is required to make laws according to the text?

    <p>Authority of the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law involves disputes between individuals or organizations?

    <p>Civil law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'CA' stand for in the course breakdown?

    <p>Continuous Assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a written constitution in Zambia?

    <p>Dictate all government actions and serve as the foundation of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher introduced the concept of the separation of powers into political theory?

    <p>Montesquieu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'legislative' refer to in the context of state power division?

    <p>Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of state power includes the government and police?

    <p>Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the written constitution described as 'the mother of all laws'?

    <p>It holds more importance than any other legal document in Zambia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the separation of powers according to Montesquieu's concept?

    <p>Divides state power among executive, legislative, and judicial branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who investigates crimes and arrests offenders in criminal law?

    <p>The state through the police force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DPP decide in the criminal justice system?

    <p>Whether to prosecute the offender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of law is primarily concerned with disputes between individuals or corporate bodies?

    <p>Civil law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In civil law, how must cases be proved?

    <p>On the balance of probabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of law governs relationships between different states?

    <p>Public international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Britain's constitution?

    <p>It is unwritten</p> Signup and view all the answers

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