BENV - Law_1

BENV - Law_1

12th Grade

28 Qs

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BENV - Law_1

BENV - Law_1

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Business

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a criminal case, the prosecutor must prove their case on balance of probability.

True

False

Answer explanation

If a person breaks the law (e.g. commits fraud, theft, money laundering, etc), the state must prove in court beyond all doubts that the person has indeed done the offence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a civil case, there is no concept of punishment

True

False

Answer explanation

In civil law, in settling disputes, the aggrieved party will normally be compensated with damages. The objective is different in criminal law where fines and imprisonment are imposed as punishment.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a civil case, the standard of proof is 'beyond a reasonable doubt'.

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of a criminal case?

Disputes between individuals

Involves the state prosecuting an individual

Resolution through compensation

Focus on contractual obligations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a civil lawsuit?

To punish the defendant

To resolve disputes and provide compensation

To incarcerate the defendant

To enforce criminal laws

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Debate on the general merits of the bill takes place at the

First reading

Second reading

Third reading

Committee stage

Reporting stage

Answer explanation

The stages are First reading (introduction of the bill with no debates on merits); Second reading (debating on merits of the bill); Committee stage (where the bill will be further scrutinised and evaluated by members of an assigned committee); Reporting stage (where the committee will report back to the House); and finally the Third reading. Please note that the third reading does not come immediately after second reading.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

...................are a genuine pre-estimate of losses that are written into the terms of the contract

Exclusion clauses

Liquidated damages

Penalty clauses

none of the above

Answer explanation

Exclusion clauses are clauses written into a contract to limit or reduce a party's liability in a situation of contract breach.

Liquidated damages are a genuine estimate of what could be the amount to compensate the aggrieved party in a situation of contract breach.

Penalty clause is a included in a contract to punish or penalise a party in a contract when a contract is breached. The courts will not enforce this when it is unreasonable.

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