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Civil Law 101_Lesson 1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is one of the main differences between common law and civil law systems?

Common law relies on codified statutes, while civil law is based on judicial decisions.

Civil law relies on codified statutes, while common law is based on judicial decisions.

Common law systems originated in Rome, while civil law developed in England.

Common law systems rely solely on jury decisions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which historical figure played a key role in codifying Spanish civil law?

García Goyena

The king Filipe V.

Emperor Justinian.

The Catholic monarchs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which countries is the common law tradition primarily in force?

Spain, Portugal, and France.

Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

United Kingdom, United States, and Australia.

Japan, China, and Korea.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was a primary reason for the historical bias against the judiciary in civil law countries?

Judges were seen as defenders of individual rights.

Judges were part of an aristocracy that obstructed progressive reforms.

Judges played a key role in shaping the legal system.

Judges had too much influence on legislative power.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a defining characteristic of common law systems?

The legal system is entirely codified.

The judge plays an inquisitorial role.

Judicial precedent is a major source of law.

All legal matters are decided by the legislature.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does it mean that civil law is 'common or general private law'?

It applies to specific professions and trades.

It serves as subsidiary law when other branches do not regulate an issue.

It regulates every imaginable matter related to interpersonal relationships.

It originated in the Corpus Iuris Civilis.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does civil law differ from common law regarding judicial decisions?

Judicial decisions in civil law countries do not serve as a formal source of law.

Judges in civil law countries create laws through their rulings.

In common law countries, judges cannot make binding decisions.

Civil law courts rely primarily on jury verdicts.

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