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Introduction to Law: Functions, Terminology, and Legal Systems

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What is included in a legal system according to the text?

Only laws and court structure

Laws, court structure, and legal profession (correct)

Only court procedure and legal profession

Laws, court structure, and administrative procedures

Which areas of Sri Lankan Law are primarily governed by English Law?

Family Law and Property Law

Commercial Law and Criminal Procedure Law (correct)

Law of Delicts and Administrative Law

Law relating to Civil Procedure and Law of Evidence

What is the main purpose of the law mentioned in the text?

To give power to influential persons

To protect individual rights and liberties (correct)

To restrict national and international trade

To maintain social disorder and anarchy

What is a direct source of law in certain areas of Sri Lankan law based on Roman Dutch law?

Jurists' opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the simple definition of 'Law' according to the text?

A set of rules enforced by the State Signup and view all the answers

What would be the consequence of failing to obey laws?

Facing certain repercussions Signup and view all the answers

Which legal system does Sri Lanka have?

A mixed system of common law and civil law Signup and view all the answers

What is seen as the role of 'Law' in society according to the text?

Maintenance of public order and safety Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest are distinct from each other?

Legal rules and social rules Signup and view all the answers

What do legal rules and social rules regulate respectively?

Conduct/behavior of society / Proper behavior or etiquette Signup and view all the answers