HLE2013 Topic 1 Revision

Is customs part of Malaysian law?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

This is according to Article 160(2) of the Federal Constitution.

"Law is defined as 'body of enacted or customary rules recognized by a community as binding.'"

Which entity gave this definition?

• John Austin

• Oxford English Dictionary

• Interpretation Act 1948 & 1969

Criminal law is a type of ...

• Public Law

• Private Law

• International Law

How many sources of law is there in Malaysia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

The sources of law are:

• - Written law (Constitution, Legislation, Subsidiary Legislation)

• - Unwritten Law (English Law, Judicial Precedent, Customs)

• - Syariah Law

According to _______, the highest law of the land is Federal Constitution.

• Article 7 of the Federal Constitution

• Article 2 of the Federal Constitution

• Article 5 of the Federal Consitution

• Article 4 of the Federal Constitution

Pahang State Constitution falls under which sources of law?

• Written law

• Unwritten law

• Syariah law

______ of the 9th Schedule states the powers of the Federal government.

• List III

• List I

• List II

• List IA

The term 'legislator' refers to ...

• Parliament & SLA

• Parliament

• SLA

Community Chiefs and Headmen Ordinance, 2004 is a law made by?

• Parliament

• SLA

• Sarawak SLA

Which of the following is the composition of the Parliament?

• YDPA, Speaker, two Houses

• YDPA, Speaker, House of Representatives

• YDPA, Speaker, Senate