Common Law

What is the primary source of law in a common law system?

• Legislation

• Judicial decisions

• Legal textbooks

• International treaties

In a common law system, what is the term used to describe the principle that lower courts must follow the decisions of higher courts in similar cases?

• Precedent

• Statute

• Jury trial

• Appeal

Which country is often considered the historical birthplace of the common law system?

• France

• Germany

• England

• China

In a common law trial, who is responsible for determining the facts of the case?

• The judge

• The jury

• The lawyers

• The defendant

What is the legal principle that allows courts to adapt the law to changing circumstances and new situations?

• Stare decisis

• Statutory law

• Judicial activism

• Equity

Which of the following is NOT a common law country?

• Canada

• Japan

• Australia

• India

In common law systems, what is the term for a court order that requires a person to do or refrain from doing a specific action?

• Subpoena

• Warrant

• Injunction

• Habeas corpus

Which legal profession is responsible for representing clients in court and providing legal advice in common law systems?

• Doctors

• Accountants

• Lawyers

• Architects

In common law, what is a court of equity primarily concerned with?

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• Family law cases

• Cases where fairness and justice are at stake

What is the term for a legal concept that allows for a fair and just remedy when strict application of the law would lead to an unjust result?

• Equity

• Precedent

• Statute

• Appeal