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What is the primary basis for classifying legal systems worldwide?

  • The size of the country's legal profession
  • The number of laws in each country
  • Common traits and features among them (correct)
  • The historical development of laws

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the four broad categories of legal systems mentioned?

  • Religious Legal System (correct)
  • Continental Legal System
  • Socialist Legal System
  • Common Law System

    • What does the Common Law System emphasize in its legal process?

  • Religious texts as primary sources
  • Written statutes and codes
  • Rigorous training for lawmakers
  • Judicial precedent and case law (correct)

    • What influence does the Continental Legal System have?

    <p>It significantly influences many other legal systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which legal system is the role of judicial precedents least significant?

    <p>Continental Legal System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Socialist Legal System?

    <p>Centered around government control and collective ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of legal systems among International Institutions is mentioned?

    <p>They operate within an interrelated framework of international laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about legal systems is true?

    <p>Common traits and features exist between different legal systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Acts passed by the Parliament in the legal system?

    <p>They are considered supreme and applied by judges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the process of codification relate to rules governing crimes?

    <p>The Penal Code is a result of codification of crime rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically interprets vague language found in Acts passed by the Parliament?

    <p>Legal scholars and academicians provide interpretations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Continental Legal System, who can potentially become a judge?

    <p>Persons from various professional backgrounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement is absent for becoming a judge in the Continental Legal System?

    <p>Completion of law school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the abstract law passed by the Parliament in the legal arena?

    <p>It is treated with high regard by judges and advocates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can judges assert their own authority over rules passed by the Parliament?

    <p>Judges do not have the authority to change these rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the composition of the judiciary in the Continental Legal System differ from other legal systems?

    <p>Judges can come from diverse professional backgrounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary nature of the legal system mentioned in the content?

    <p>Inquisitorial in character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Socialist Legal System, who holds the power to create law?

    <p>Legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly reflects the approach to legal specialization in the mentioned system?

    <p>Lawyers may freely move between areas of law without additional requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is regarded as the role of public prosecution in the legal system discussed?

    <p>To provide justice to victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the categorization of law in the legal system discussed?

    <p>Integrated with no strict divisions between categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Socialist Legal System view Private Law?

    <p>It has no space; all law is public in nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of judges in the legal system outlined in the content?

    <p>They only apply laws rather than interpret them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence is noted regarding the Socialist Legal System?

    <p>Greatly influenced by the Continental System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the structure of the European Union (EU)?

    <p>The Lisbon Treaty allows the EU to create treaties with primacy over national laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Schengen area within the EU?

    <p>It allows passport-free travel across 22 EU and 4 non-EU countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

    <p>It operates under an exclusive military alliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of legislation supports the primary legislation of the EU?

    <p>Secondary legislation such as regulations and directives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these agreements is associated with SAARC?

    <p>Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the fundamental rights under EU Law?

    <p>They are guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights and common constitutional traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable achievement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation?

    <p>Establishment of the Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Lisbon Treaty play in the EU's legislative framework?

    <p>It grants the EU the authority to create treaties with primacy over national law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the binding authority of judgements in the Common Law System called?

    <p>Judicial precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Continental Legal System, what is the role of judges during court proceedings?

    <p>Judges actively participate and direct the proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best characterizes the judge's background in the Continental Legal System?

    <p>Judges come from various professional backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of court proceedings in the Common Law System?

    <p>Disputatious and adversarial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are laws passed by the legislature treated in both the Common Law and Continental Legal Systems?

    <p>Laws have the same authority in both systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the skills of judges in the Common Law System?

    <p>Judges possess specialized knowledge of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the judicial precedents in the Continental Legal System?

    <p>They hold no legal authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which legal system do judges hold a high status with authoritative judgments?

    <p>Exclusively in the Common Law System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the authority of judgments made by higher courts?

    <p>Judicial precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is characteristic of judges in the Common Law family of legal systems?

    <p>They must have practical experience as advocates or judges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of India, who must follow the judgments of the Bombay High Court?

    <p>All lower courts under its jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the technical quality of judgments in Common Law systems?

    <p>Judges are skilled legal professionals with practical experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following legal systems are higher court judgments binding on lower courts?

    <p>Common Law systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the composition of judicial institutions in Common Law systems?

    <p>Judges are trained legal professionals with a degree in law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a characteristic of judicial precedents in the Common Law family?

    <p>They can be overruled by any court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the obligations of lower courts in regards to judicial precedents?

    <p>They are bound to follow precedents set by higher courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Legal systems around the world are broadly categorized by common traits and sources, not necessarily by country boundaries.
    • Four main categories exist: Common Law, Continental Legal System, Socialist Legal System, and International Legal System.

    Common Law System

    • Key features include the authority of higher courts' judgments, the composition of judicial institutions, an adversarial court process, and the importance of laws and statutes.
    • Judgments of higher courts are precedents to be followed by lower courts—this is called judicial precedent.
    • Judges in common law systems are highly skilled individuals with legal backgrounds and practical experience.
    • Common law systems heavily influence the legal systems of many countries, including the UK, US, Canada, and India, based on English common law.
    • Important aspects include the importance of statutes passed by parliament, a broader array of legal backgrounds for judges, inquisitorial court proceedings, and significant influence on other legal systems around the world.
    • Judges in continental systems do not rely on precedents. Judges apply legislation as created by the legislature.
    • Countries following continental systems tend to have broad legal backgrounds for judicial appointments.
    • This system emphasizes non-permanent laws, the predominance of public law, lack of judicial review, and the significant influence of Continental Legal systems.
    • Legal interpretation is done by legal scholars, not judges.
    • Countries such as former U.S.S.R., China, Mongolia, North Korea, and Cuba follow this system.

    • International law develops through treaties, and the United Nations and other international organizations play a key role.

    • International Legal Systems is a distinct system covering global relations and issues.

    • Treaties regulate interactions between countries and international organizations.

    • Treaties are used to enforce judgments across borders and provide a source of law.

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    Test your knowledge on the classification and characteristics of legal systems worldwide. This quiz covers various legal systems including Common Law, Continental Law, and Socialist Legal Systems, focusing on their processes, significance of judicial precedents, and insights into international legal institutions.

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