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In which legal system is the law systematically codified into codes?
In which legal system is the law systematically codified into codes?
- Common Law System
- Judge-made Law System
- Continental Law System
- Civil Law System (correct)
What is the main objective of Criminal law?
What is the main objective of Criminal law?
- To codify laws into codes
- To punish the offender (correct)
- To compensate the innocent or injured
- To establish authoritative decisions
Which legal system is organised in continental Europe and adopted in most parts of the world?
Which legal system is organised in continental Europe and adopted in most parts of the world?
- Civil Law System (correct)
- Continental Law System
- Common Law System
- Judge-made Law System
What is the role of past case decisions by superior courts in common law?
What is the role of past case decisions by superior courts in common law?
What is the consequence in civil law if someone is injured by a reckless car driver who flouts traffic rules?
What is the consequence in civil law if someone is injured by a reckless car driver who flouts traffic rules?
Which legal system involves a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes that are harmful to society?
Which legal system involves a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes that are harmful to society?
What is the term used for a person who brings a case against another in a court of law?
What is the term used for a person who brings a case against another in a court of law?
What is the classification of laws within the Civil Law System?
What is the classification of laws within the Civil Law System?
What is the primary function of law in business?
What is the primary function of law in business?
Which legal system does Singapore use?
Which legal system does Singapore use?
What is one of the major characteristics of the Common Law System?
What is one of the major characteristics of the Common Law System?
What is the source of case law in the Common Law System?
What is the source of case law in the Common Law System?
What important doctrine is associated with the Common Law System?
What important doctrine is associated with the Common Law System?
What do the rules of law in the Common Law System form?
What do the rules of law in the Common Law System form?
What is the primary role of the principle of binding precedent or stare decisis in the Common Law System?
What is the primary role of the principle of binding precedent or stare decisis in the Common Law System?
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Civil Law System
Civil Law System
Law systematically codified into codes.
Objective of Criminal Law
Objective of Criminal Law
To punish the offender.
Civil Law System
Civil Law System
Organized in continental Europe and adopted in most parts of the world.
Role of Past Case Decisions in Common Law
Role of Past Case Decisions in Common Law
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Consequence in Civil Law
Consequence in Civil Law
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Common Law System
Common Law System
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Plaintiff
Plaintiff
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Classification of Laws
Classification of Laws
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Primary Function of Law in Business
Primary Function of Law in Business
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Legal System in Singapore
Legal System in Singapore
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Major Characteristic of Common Law
Major Characteristic of Common Law
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Source of Case Law
Source of Case Law
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Important Doctrine of Common Law
Important Doctrine of Common Law
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What the Rules of Law Form
What the Rules of Law Form
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Primary Role of Binding Precedent
Primary Role of Binding Precedent
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