LAW 299

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of unwritten law?

• Judicial Precedent

• Customary Law

• Federal Constitution

• English Law

What is required to amend the Federal Constitution of Malaysia?

• Simple majority in parliament

• Approval from the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong

• Two-thirds majority in legislature

• A national referendum

What is the main difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate in Malaysia's Parliament?

• Senators are selected, while MPs are appointed

• MPs must be at least 30 years old

• Senators are appointed and not affected by the dissolution of Parliament

• Both have equal numbers of members

What is the role of judicial predent in the Malaysian legal system?

• To enact new laws

• To allow Syariah law to override federal law

• To guide judges in making consistent decisions in cases with similar facts

• To override state constitutions

What kind of law can be enacted by both federal and state legislative bodies?

• Laws under Federal List

• Laws under State List

• Laws under the Concurrent List

• Laws under the Emergency Powers

Which of the following is correct about the system of government?

• Legislative: Administer, implement, and enforce the law

• Executive: Make laws

• Judiciary: Interpret the law, & apply the law

Which court has the jurisdiction to hear all civil cases involving motor vehicle accidents and landlord-tenant disputes, provided the claim exceeds RM 100,000 but is below RM 1,000,000?

• Federal Court

• Sessions Court

• Magistrate Court

• Court of Appeal

What is a unique function of the Federal Court in Malaysia?

• Conduct jury trials

• Approve new legislation

• Interpret the Federal Constitution and offer advisory opinions

• Conduct all criminal trials

A second class magistrate can pass which of the following sentences?

• 5 years imprisonment and RM 10,000 fine

• 12 strokes of whipping

• 6 months imprisonment and/or RM 1,000 fine

• Life imprisonment

What is the highest court in Malaysia?

• Supreme court

• High court

• Court of Appeal

• Federal Court