The Business Environment: The English System knowledge check

What is the highest court in the UK legal system?

• Supreme Court
• Magistrates' Court
• County Court
• Crown Court

What type of law is made by Parliament in the UK legal system?

• Common Law
• Case Law
• Statute Law
• Civil Law

Which of the following best describes the role of a judge in the UK legal system?

• To make laws
• To interpret and apply laws
• To represent the defendant
• To advise the jury

In a civil case, who brings the claim against another party in the UK legal system?

• The defendant
• The victim
• The prosecutor
• The claimant

What is the function of the European Court of Human Rights in the UK legal system?

• To enforce criminal law
• To interpret EU law
• To protect human rights
• To handle civil disputes

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organisations in the UK legal system?

• Criminal Law
• Public Law
• Private Law
• Constitutional Law

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court at any one time in the UK legal system?

• 7
• 9
• 11
• 12

What is the role of a jury in a criminal trial in the UK legal system?

• To give legal advice
• To determine guilt or innocence
• To represent the defendant
• To pass sentence

Which legal principle states that similar cases should be decided in a similar way in the UK legal system?

• Rule of Law
• Precedent
• Equity
• Statutory Interpretation

What is the role of a solicitor in the UK legal system?

• To provide legal advice and represent clients
• To preside over court cases
• To enforce laws
• To interpret legislation