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1. 1. The ________ is the most widely used in the world, including the EU, China, Brazil etc.

2. 2. The UK and its former colonies (the USA, Canada, India, Australia etc.) are governed by the..

3. 3. Judicial precedent is the basis of law here.

4. 4. Legislation is the basis of the law here.

5. 5. (The Supreme Court) judges have a role in developing the law in the..

6. 6. Judges don't have the power to adjust, reinterpret or change the law in the...

7. 7. In the_________, the courts are inquisitorial and the judge will take an active role questioning everyone.

8. 8. In the_________, the courts are adversarial, and the judge will consider the evidence presented by parties.

9. 9. Judges rely heavily on past rulings (legal precedent) even when applying legislation in the..

10. 10. Judges do not generally consider previous rulings (case law) when applying legislation in the..

1. 1. "According to the common law system, the law is rooted in the customs and traditions of the common people, as interpreted by judges in their rulings over centuries."

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3. Which of these can replace the underlined word?

1. 2. "These rulings can establish legal principles, or legal precedent, which bind the lower courts."

2. True or False: Precedent is a type of law made by parliament

1. 4. "..and therefore, it is the lawyer’s job to research both legislation and case law when advising clients."

Which is the body of law made by judges?

1. 5. "..and therefore, it is the lawyer’s job to research both legislation and case law when advising clients."

Which refers to law made by a parliament?

1. 6. "In the Civil law system, the legislature (parliament or congress) is the primary source of law and it is the politicians who create law, not the judiciary."

Which refers to the court system and judges as a whole?

1. 7. "In the Civil law system, the legislature (parliament or congress) is the primary source of law and it is the politicians who create law, not the judiciary."

Which is NOT an example of a legislature?

1. 8. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs...judges will wait for parliament to pass a new statute."

True or False: to apply means to use or follow

1. 10. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs...judges will wait for parliament to pass a new statute."

True or False: Statute is another word for legislation

1. 11. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs...judges will wait for parliament to pass a new statute."

True or False: a provision is bigger than a statute

1. 12. "..they must strictly apply the provisions of the civil code. Even when a new situation occurs."

True or False: a provision is a specific rule found in legislation or a contract.

1. 13. "Common law court proceedings are adversarial, where judges base their decisions on evidence presented by lawyers on each side."

Which one of these are NOT examples of evidence in court?

1. 14. "Common law court proceedings are adversarial, where judges base their decisions on evidence presented by lawyers on each side."

Which one of these is NOT an example of evidence in court?

1. 15. "In civil law systems, trials are inquisitorial, with judges actively questioning parties, lawyers, witnesses, and experts..."

Which of these refers to a legal person in court or in a contract?

1. 16. "In civil law systems, trials are inquisitorial, with judges actively questioning parties, lawyers, witnesses, and experts..."

True or False: A trial is when the evidence is tested in court