Topic 6

Which of the following is considered the supreme law of the country in Malaysia?

• The Federal Constitution

• State Constitutions

• Legislation

• Subsidiary legislation

In Malaysia, which law enshrines the basic or fundamental rights of the individual?

• Subsidiary legislation

• Legislation

• State Constitutions

• The Federal Constitution

Which law in Malaysia contains provisions concerning the Ruler?

• The Federal Constitution

• Subsidiary legislation

• Legislation

• State Constitutions

What is the portion of Malaysian law that is not written?

• English law

• Judicial decisions

• Customs

• Subsidiary legislation

In the Malaysian legal system, what is the term used for 'to stand by a decision'?

• Precedent

• Obiter dictum

• Ratio decidendi

• Stare decisis

Which court was the final court of appeal of Malaysia prior to 1 January 1987?

• Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

• Federal Court

• Supreme Court

• High Court

In the Malaysian legal system, what is the term used for the reason for a court's decision?

• Obiter dictum

• Precedent

• Res judicata

• Ratio decidendi

Which of the following is a disadvantage of applying the system of binding judicial precedents?

• Ensure equality and fairness

• Overlook some authorities inadvertently

• Evolve law from actual disputes

• Promote consistency and coherence

In Malaysia, what applies to Malays in matters such as land tenure and lineage?

• Adat Perpatih

• Judicial decisions

• Adat Temenggong

• English law

Which of the following is a variety of Malay customary law in Peninsular Malaysia?

• Adat Temenggong

• Adat Perpatih

• English law

• Judicial decisions