10 Questions
What is the main objective of identifying the sources of law?
To avoid perpetuating misstatements of the law
What is the significance of a statement being reported in newspapers regarding a law?
It does not make it the law
What is the role of Parliament in making laws?
It passes laws which, when assented to by the President, become official
What should students of the law avoid doing?
Perpetuating misstatements of the law
What should individuals do to ensure they are not misinterpreting the law?
Get into the habit of asking where the law originates from
What does it mean that the Constitution of Singapore is a 'written' source of law?
It can be found in specific documents and is tangible
What is the significance of the Constitution being the supreme law of Singapore?
It prohibits any entity from acting against it, including Parliament
What is one of the key functions of the Constitution of Singapore?
Setting out fundamental rights and liberties of the people
In what way does the Constitution of Singapore differ from oral traditions and historical accounts?
It provides specific provisions that can be referred to
What does the Constitution of Singapore map out?
The basic framework of the nation and the governmental machinery
Test your knowledge of the sources of law in Singapore with this quiz. Learn to identify, distinguish, and cite the different legal sources that shape the legal system in Singapore.
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