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Public Law Practice Quiz for UK University Students
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Public Law Practice Quiz for UK University Students

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What is the primary purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?

  • To establish a Bill of Rights for the UK
  • To regulate the relationship between the UK and the EU
  • To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law (correct)
  • To provide a mechanism for judicial review of administrative actions
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of a public law remedy?

  • It is available only for breach of a contractual obligation
  • It is available only for breach of a fiduciary duty
  • It is limited to claims for damages
  • It is discretionary and may be refused if the court considers it inappropriate (correct)
  • What is the name of the doctrine that requires public authorities to exercise their powers in a way that is not arbitrary or unreasonable?

  • Reasonableness (correct)
  • Legality
  • Rationality
  • Proportionality
  • Which of the following is a ground for judicial review of an administrative decision?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the rule that requires public authorities to act in accordance with the law and not exceed their powers?

    <p>The doctrine of ultra vires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle of the rule of law?

    <p>That the law should be accessible, intelligible, clear and predictable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a ultra vires act?

    <p>It is an act that exceeds the powers of the public authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the doctrine of legitimate expectation?

    <p>To protect the rights of individuals from unfair treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Administrative Court?

    <p>To hear cases related to judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Wednesbury unreasonableness test?

    <p>To determine if a decision is unreasonable in the sense of irrational</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Exam Preparation

    • The student is a first-year university student in the UK (2023-24 academic year) and has an upcoming multiple-choice questions exam on Public Law.
    • The student has completed learning and wants to practice and test their knowledge.

    Request for Multiple Choice Questions

    • The student requests 30 multiple-choice questions that could be on the exam, based on the recommended textbook: Constitutional and Administrative Law by Hilaire Barnett, 15th edition, ISBN: 9781000910650.
    • The student wants the questions and answers to be generated only from this book.

    Note: I will generate the 30 multiple-choice questions based on the provided textbook and provide the answers at the end of each question. If any questions cannot be generated from the book, I will notify you.

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    Test your knowledge of public law with 30 multiple-choice questions, based on the recommended university textbook. Practice and revise for your exam with this quiz, covering key concepts and topics in public law.

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