LW Ch-1 & Ch-2

         Which of the following is the prosecutor in a criminal law case?

• The State

• The accused

• The State

Which of the following describes the standard of proof in a civil law case?

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Balance of probability

• Beyondallprobability

Which of the following is a remedy available under the civil law?

• A fine

• Imprisonment

• Damages

All criminal law cases begin in which of the following courts?

• The County Court

• The Magistrates' Court

• TheCrownCourt

The Queen's Bench, Family and Chancery are all division of which court?

• Crown Court

• Supreme Court

• HighCourt

Which of the following statements concerning cases brought before a Magistrates' Courts is correct?

• The case is decided by the Magistrate rather than a jury

• Only criminal cases are heard at a Magistrates' Court

• Appeals are made directly to the Court of Appeal

Which of the following offences would only be heard at a Magistrates' Court?

• An indictable offence

• A summary offence

• A'triable either way' offence

Which type of law is concerned with the function and operation of local authorities?

• Public Law

• Private Law

• Common Law

• Equity

Which TWO of the following terms are associated with criminal law rather than civil law?

       

•   Punishment

• Public law

• Compensation

• Claimant

Which TWO of the following are the parties involved in a civil law case?

• Accused

• Defendant

• Claimant

• Prosecution