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?

Authority of the state Signup and view all the answers

Which type of law involves disputes between individuals or organizations?

Civil law Signup and view all the answers

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

Continuous Assignment Signup and view all the answers

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

Dictate all government actions and serve as the foundation of laws Signup and view all the answers

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

Montesquieu Signup and view all the answers

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

Parliament Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of state power includes the government and police?

Executive Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Divides state power among executive, legislative, and judicial branches Signup and view all the answers

Who investigates crimes and arrests offenders in criminal law?

The state through the police force Signup and view all the answers

What does the DPP decide in the criminal justice system?

Whether to prosecute the offender Signup and view all the answers

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

Civil law Signup and view all the answers

In civil law, how must cases be proved?

On the balance of probabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which area of law governs relationships between different states?

Public international law Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Britain's constitution?

It is unwritten Signup and view all the answers