WorksheetsDLE1214(2) Malaysian Legal System
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is law?
general rule of conduct
the principle of right action
widely accepted way of behaving
an action which constitutes an offence
Which does not refer to common law?
Originated in England
Law common to land
Adopted in Germany
Adversarial system
Which does not refer to Civil Law?
Codified laws
Inquisitorial system
Flexible court system
Adopted in Malaysia
Which does not refer to Adversarial System?
Based on Common Law
Parties contest
Judge play an active role
High lawyer fees
Which does not refer to inquisitorial system?
Based on civil law
Parties play a passive role
Lawyers play an active role
Judges examine witnesses
Match the following sources of Malaysian Law
Written Law
Police Act 1967
Unwritten Law
Hindus cannot marry more than one
Islamic Law
Applicable to muslims
Judicial decisions are based on local Malaysian customs. Which source of law does this refer to?
Written Law
Unwritten Law
Islamic Law
Civil Law
Laws from federal and state constitutions as well as parliamentary legislations. Which source of law does this refer to?
Written Law
Unwritten Law
Islamic Law
Civil Law
Reorder the law making process
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
Third Reading
Senate
Match the courts and jurisdiction
Federal Court
criminal appeals from Court of Appeal and High Court
Court of Appeal
appeals for cases amount at least RM25,000
High Court
unlimited civil and criminal jurisdiction
Sessions Court
all offences other than punishable by death
Magistrate's Court
sentenced 5 year imprisonment, RM10,000 fine and 12 whips
Which is a superior court?
High Court
Sessions Court
Magistrates Court
Penghulu Court
Which is a subordinate court?
Federal Court
Court of Appeal
High Court
Sessions Court
Match the classifications of law
Public Law
relationship between individuals and state
Private Law
rights between individuals
National Law
laws within the state
Substantive Law
establish rights of individuals
Procedural Law
procedures enforcing rights
Match the classifications of law to the examples
Public International Law
Pulau Batu Putih
Private International Law
Maria Hertogh
Civil Law
breach of contract
Criminal Law
murder
Match the following concept facts of law
Proof
Convincing truth
Burden of proof
Obligation for sufficient evidence
Standard of proof
Degree to discharge burden
Match the features of civil litigation
Parties
Plaintiff v Defendant
Locus Standi
Subject matter
Cause of Action
Facts for success
Limitation Period
6 years
Remedies
damages, specific performance, injunction & quantum meruit.
Match the following for attendance in court
Summons by court
appear in court at a time
Warrant for arrest
police order
Unwarranted arrest
riots
Reorder the following criminal court proceedings
Accused in court is read and explained the charge
Not plead guilty
Court hear evidence by prosecution
Charged as guilty
Sentenced to prison
Match the following alternative dispute resolutions
Negotiation
Depending on parties
Mediator
facilitating mediator proposal or bring to court
Conciliation
interventionist conciliator proposal or bring to court
Arbitration
Binding decision
