Legal Framework Chapt 1

What is the purpose of law?

• To maintain peace and order in society

• To promote social justice

• To settle disputes in an amicable manner

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of public law?

• Contract law

• Criminal law

• Family law

• Property law

What is the main source of Malaysian law?

• English Common Law

• Federal Constitution

• Customs

• Muslim Law

What is the highest court in Malaysia?

• Federal Court

• Court of Appeal

• High Court

• Sessions Court

What is the penalty associated with criminal liability?

• Fine

• Imprisonment

• Community service

• All of the above

Which type of law is only applicable to Muslims in Malaysia?

• English law

• Judicial decisions

• Customs

• Muslim Law

What is the process of making laws in Malaysia?

• First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, Report Stage, Third Reading, Royal Assent

• First Reading, Second Reading, Third Reading, Royal Assent

• First Reading, Committee Stage, Report Stage, Third Reading, Royal Assent

• First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, Third Reading, Royal Assent

Which type of law is concerned with the breach of a duty imposed by the law?

• Contractual liability

• Tortious liability

• Criminal liability

• Public law

Where can unwritten law be found in Malaysia?

• Federal Constitution

• Legislation

• Judicial decisions

• Subsidiary Legislation

What are the classifications of law?

• Public law and private law

• International law and domestic law

• Criminal law and civil law

• Written law and unwritten law