Introduction to Law: Class 2
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What is the date of the assignment submission?

  • 25 April 2024
  • 30 April 2024
  • 20 April 2024
  • 22 April 2024 (correct)

What is the total number of marks for the assignment?

  • 40
  • 60
  • 50 (correct)
  • 45

How many marks are allocated to Question 1 of the assignment?

  • 10
  • 12
  • 18
  • 15 (correct)

What is the first step in completing the assignment?

<p>Read the table of contents of the study guide and textbook (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the sources consulted for the assignment be listed?

<p>Alphabetically for the entire assignment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule of thumb for answering questions in the assignment?

<p>One sentence per mark (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aspect of customary law?

<p>It is a set of unwritten rules officially recognized as law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a customary rule to be recognized as a legal rule?

<p>It must be generally recognized and observed by the community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the contents of a customary rule?

<p>They must be specific and clear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long must a customary rule have existed in order to be recognized as a legal rule?

<p>For a long time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another characteristic of a customary rule?

<p>It is reasonable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of law in society?

<p>To maintain order and provide legal certainty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following legal systems did not influence the development of South African law?

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

What is the primary focus of public law?

<p>Facilitating the interaction between the state and its citizens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of private legal practitioner?

<p>Court officials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Cicero, what is the relationship between law and freedom?

<p>We are slaves of the law in order to be free (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of state attorneys and state legal advisors?

<p>To represent the state in legal matters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the South African Constitution?

<p>It is written and inflexible, requiring a 75% majority vote to change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of sovereign authority in South Africa?

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

Which of the following is NOT a source of law in South Africa?

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

What is the main characteristic of customary law in South Africa?

<p>It is based on traditional practices and norms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following perspectives focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women?

<p>Feminist legal studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many levels of government does the system of cooperative government function in South Africa?

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

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