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

Which type of law involves disputes between individuals or organizations?

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

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

<p>Continuous Assignment (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Montesquieu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Parliament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of state power includes the government and police?

<p>Executive (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who investigates crimes and arrests offenders in criminal law?

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

What does the DPP decide in the criminal justice system?

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

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

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

In civil law, how must cases be proved?

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

Which area of law governs relationships between different states?

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

What is unique about Britain's constitution?

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

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