Happy Exercise 1- Introduction of Malaysian Legal System

Define the word 'law'?

• Law aims to maintain justice in society

• Law include written law, common law and custom

• Law is an asset of ethics that governed a community

• Law is the body of principles recognized and applied by the state in the administration of justice

What is the main function of law?

• Maintain justice in society

• Maintain the stability in society

• Maintain prosperity in society

• Maintain equality in society

Which of the following is NOT a function of law?

• Cost control

• Maintaining order

• Resolving disputes

• Protecting liberties and right

The highest court in Malaysia is ___________________

• Federal court

• Industrial court

• Court of Appeal

• High court of Malaya

Laws made by the State Legislative Assemblies are known as ____________________

• Act

• Constitution

• Enactment

• Regulation

Types of sources in Malaysian law are:

• Customs and common law

• Written and unwritten law

• Historical and legal sources

• Judicial decision and principal of English Law

Which of the following is a subordinate court in Malaysia?

• High court

• Session court

• Federal court

• Court of Appeal

What is the law which regulates the relationship between an individual and the government?

• Private law

• State law

• Public law

• International law

Subordinate courts consist of the following courts EXCEPT:

• High court

• Session court

• Magistrate court

• Penghulu court

Which of the following is TRUE about classification of law?

• Public law, private law and criminal law

• Public law, constitutional law and criminal law

• Public law, constitutional law and common law

• Public law, private law and international law