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Understanding Legal Systems and Social Order Quiz

#1

Which legal system heavily relies on precedents and case law?

Common Law
Explanation

Relies on past rulings and judicial decisions.

#2

Which legal system is primarily based on codified laws and statutes?

Civil Law
Explanation

Based on written laws and regulations.

#3

In which legal system is Sharia Law a significant influence?

Religious Law
Explanation

Influenced by religious teachings.

#4

Which legal system emphasizes the role of written laws and regulations enacted by a legislative body?

Civil Law
Explanation

Legislative enactments are paramount.

#5

Which legal system places significant emphasis on religious texts and teachings in its laws and judicial decisions?

Religious Law
Explanation

Guided by religious doctrines.

#6

Who is often regarded as the 'Father of Modern Law' due to his work in developing legal principles?

Justinian I
Explanation

Contributed significantly to legal principles.

#7

Which term refers to a legal principle where similar cases are decided in similar ways?

Stare Decisis
Explanation

Consistency in judicial decisions.

#8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the adversarial legal system?

Neutral judge overseeing the trial
Explanation

Lack of impartial judge.

#9

Who coined the term 'Rule of Law'?

Cicero
Explanation

Coined fundamental legal principle.

#10

What is the primary function of a grand jury?

To review and indict individuals for trial
Explanation

Determines if there's enough evidence for trial.

#11

In the context of legal systems, what is the term for a dispute resolution process where parties reach an agreement outside of court with the help of a neutral third party?

Mediation
Explanation

Agreement facilitated by a third party.

#12

Which legal principle states that a person cannot be tried for a crime if the law did not exist at the time of the offense?

Ex Post Facto
Explanation

Prohibits retroactive criminal laws.

#13

Who is considered the father of Western legal philosophy?

Cicero
Explanation

Pioneered Western legal thought.

#14

What is the term for a legal doctrine that allows a court to depart from precedent when it decides that a previous case was wrongly decided?

Overruling
Explanation

Rejects a prior decision.

#15

Who is considered the founder of the modern legal profession and legal education?

Sir William Blackstone
Explanation

Significant figure in legal education.

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