Singapore Legal System Quiz

What is the primary focus of Criminal Law?

• Settlement

• Compensation

• Punishment

• Mediation

Which of the following is a source of Singapore law?

• International Treaties

• Local Legislation

• Customary Law

• Common Law from Australia

What is the burden of proof in a civil case?

• On the defendant

• On the prosecution

• On the judge

• On the plaintiff

Which court hears civil claims above $250,000?

• Supreme Court

• Magistrates' Court

• High Court

• District Court

What is the maximum claim amount for the Small Claims Tribunal?

• $50,000

• $30,000

• $20,000

• $10,000

What is the first step in the law-making process for statutes?

• Third Reading

• First Reading

• Second Reading

• Assent by President

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of litigation?

• Finality of outcome

• Cost-effectiveness

• Ability to take action without consent

• Public nature of proceedings

What does ADR stand for?

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Alternative Dispute Review

• Arbitration Dispute Resolution

• Arbitration Dispute Review

What is a key disadvantage of mediation?

• It is too formal

• It requires a lawyer

• It may not be final

• It is too expensive

Which of the following is a method of enforcing judgment orders?

• Arbitration

• Writ of Seizure and Sale

• Mediation

• Negotiation