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REVISION QUIZ (April Semester 2023)

Subject: Introduction to Law

Subject Code: LW4023
Date: Monday 15 May 2023
Time: 5.30 – 5.50 pm (20 MINUTES)

Answer ALL the following multiple-choice questions.

1. “Law is an instrument of social engineering. Its function is to maximize the fulfilment of interest of the
community and to provide the smooth running of the machinery of the society.” This definition of law
is by:-

A. John Austin
B. Sir John Salmond
C. Oxford English Dictionary
D. Roscoe Pound

2.Which of the following describes the standard of proof in a criminal case?

A On the balance of probability

B Beyond reasonable doubt
C On the balance of certainty
D Beyond evident doubt

3 Which one of the following is not a component of public law?

A. Criminal Law
B. Constitutional Law
C. Administrative Law
D. Law of Tort

4. Which TWO (2) of the following terms are associated with criminal law rather than civil law?

(1) Punishment
(2) Claimant
(3) Compensation
(4) Public Law

A (1) and (2)

B (3) and (4)
C (2) and (3)

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5. Mr Krish claims that Mr Go Go owes him RM680,000 as a result of a breach of contract. In which court will
Gopal commence his action against Potty?

A Magistrate’s court class 1 (100,000)

B Sessions court (RM 1 million)
C High Court (more than 1 million)
D Magistrate’s court class 2 (10,000)
6.Which of the following statements is accurate?

A The aim of the criminal law is to get the monetary award.

B The aim of the criminal law is to provide a means whereby injured persons may obtain
compensation
C The aim of the private law is to ensure that the defendant will be imprisoned.
D Private law is the area of law in a society that affects the relationship between individuals or
groups without the intervention of the state.

7.Contract law, tort law and property law are examples of….

A Criminal law
B Civil law
C Public law
D International law

8. Unwritten law is comprised of__________

A Legislation, English law, Customs

B Judicial decision, Federal Constitution, legislation
C Customs, Federal Constitution, legislation
D English law, Judicial decision, Customs

9. Who passes delegated legislation?

A The State legislative assemblies
B The Senate
C Government administrative officers
D A person or body who has been given authority to do so under an enabling Act

10. Which of the following terms is used to describe the person who brings a case is a civil court?

A Prosecution
B Plaintiff
C Defendant
D Attorney General

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