#1
What is the primary source of law in common law legal systems?
Legislation
Precedent
Constitution
Custom
#2
Which legal system relies heavily on written codes and statutes?
Common law system
Civil law system
Islamic law system
Customary law system
#3
In which legal system is the judiciary's role primarily to interpret legislation?
Common law system
Civil law system
Islamic law system
Customary law system
#4
What is the term for a legal system based on religious texts and rulings?
Common law system
Civil law system
Religious law system
Customary law system
#5
In a common law system, judges play a significant role in:
Creating laws through statutes
Interpreting and applying laws
Overseeing executive actions
Drafting constitutional amendments
#6
Stare decisis is a principle that means:
The decision stands
To stand by things decided
Let the decision stand
All of the above
#7
In which legal system is precedent less influential?
Civil law system
Common law system
Religious law system
Customary law system
#8
Which legal doctrine allows courts to adapt legal principles to new factual circumstances?
Doctrine of stare decisis
Doctrine of precedent
Doctrine of equity
Doctrine of sovereignty
#9
What is the term used for a court decision that is not binding on future cases?
Persuasive authority
Mandatory authority
Binding authority
Precedential authority
#10
Which legal principle emphasizes the need for consistency and predictability in the law?
Doctrine of equity
Doctrine of stare decisis
Doctrine of sovereignty
Doctrine of precedent
#11
What is the term used for a legal decision made by a higher court that must be followed by lower courts in the same jurisdiction?
Mandate
Precedent
Directive
Stipulation
#12
Which type of precedent involves a decision made by a higher court within the same jurisdiction?
Horizontal precedent
Vertical precedent
Diagonal precedent
Lateral precedent
#13
Which term refers to the power of a court to review the actions of other branches of government?
Judicial review
Legislative oversight
Executive authority
Administrative review
#14
Which term refers to a legal principle that states similar cases should be decided in a similar manner?
Equity
Precedent
Discretion
Stare decisis