Check your understanding

Part A: Summary Task (10 Questions)

See how much you can remember! Feel free to refer back to the video if needed.

Multiple Choice

1. 1. The ________ is the most widely used in the world, including the EU, China, Brazil etc.

• common law system

• civil law system

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2. 2. The UK and its former colonies (the USA, Canada, India, Australia etc.) are governed by the..

• common law system

• civil law system

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3. 3. Judicial precedent is the basis of law here.

• common law system

• civil law system

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4. 4. Legislation is the basis of the law here.

• common law system

• civil law system

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5. 5. (The Supreme Court) judges have a role in developing the law in the..

• common law system

• civil law system

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6. 6. Judges don't have the power to adjust, reinterpret or change the law in the...

• common law system

• civil law system

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7. 7. In the_________, the courts are inquisitorial and the judge will take an active role questioning everyone.

• common law system

• civil law system

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8. 8. In the_________, the courts are adversarial, and the judge will consider the evidence presented by parties.

• common law system

• civil law system

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9. 9. Judges rely heavily on past rulings (legal precedent) even when applying legislation in the..

• common law system

• civil law system

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10. 10. Judges do not generally consider previous rulings (case law) when applying legislation in the..

• common law system

• civil law system

Part B: Vocabulary Task (16 Questions)

The following sentences are from the previous video. Guess the meaning of the underlined words by using the information in the text.

Multiple Choice

1. 1. "According to the common law system, the law is rooted in the customs and traditions of the common people, as interpreted by judges in their rulings over centuries."

2. -

3. Which of these can replace the underlined word?

• legal rules

• legal decisions

• legal cases

Multiple Choice

1. 2. "These rulings can establish legal principles, or legal precedent, which bind the lower courts."

2. True or False: Precedent is a type of law made by parliament

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

1. 4. "..and therefore, it is the lawyer’s job to research both legislation and case law when advising clients."

Which is the body of law made by judges?

• Legislation

• Case Law

Multiple Choice

1. 5. "..and therefore, it is the lawyer’s job to research both legislation and case law when advising clients."

Which refers to law made by a parliament?

• Legislation

• Case Law

Multiple Choice

1. 6. "In the Civil law system, the legislature (parliament or congress) is the primary source of law and it is the politicians who create law, not the judiciary."

Which refers to the court system and judges as a whole?

• Legislature

• Judiciary

Multiple Choice

1. 7. "In the Civil law system, the legislature (parliament or congress) is the primary source of law and it is the politicians who create law, not the judiciary."

Which is NOT an example of a legislature?

• UK Parliament

• The Old Bailey

• The US Congress

• The Bundestag

Multiple Choice

1. 8. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs...judges will wait for parliament to pass a new statute."

True or False: to apply means to use or follow

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

1. 10. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs...judges will wait for parliament to pass a new statute."

True or False: Statute is another word for legislation

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

1. 11. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs...judges will wait for parliament to pass a new statute."

True or False: a provision is bigger than a statute

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

1. 12. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs."

True or False: a provision is a specific rule found in legislation or a contract.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

1. 13. "Common law court proceedings are adversarial, where judges base their decisions on evidence presented by lawyers on each side."

Which one of these are NOT examples of evidence in court?

• DNA

• HEARSAY (RUMOUR)

• A FALSE WITNESS TESTIMONY

• SOCIAL MEDIA FEED

Multiple Choice

1. 14. "Common law court proceedings are adversarial, where judges base their decisions on evidence presented by lawyers on each side."

Which one of these is NOT an example of evidence in court?

• DNA

• Court Ruling

• A False Witness Testimony

• A Social Media Post

Multiple Choice

1. 15. "In civil law systems, trials are inquisitorial, with judges actively questioning parties, lawyers, witnesses, and experts..."

Which of these refers to a legal person in court or in a contract?

• a trial

• a party

Multiple Choice

1. 16. "In civil law systems, trials are inquisitorial, with judges actively questioning parties, lawyers, witnesses, and experts..."

True or False: A trial is when the evidence is tested in court

• TRUE

• FALSE

End of Lesson!