Law Quiz Lets understand law? 1. Which of the following best describes the Rule of Law? Government authority derived solely from electoral mandate The principle that all conduct must be morally justified The idea that all persons and institutions are subject to publicly known laws Judicial supremacy over the legislative branch 2. A statute limits freedom of expression to prevent public disorder. Which test should a court apply? Whether Parliament intended the limitation Whether the limitation is reasonable and justifiable in an open society Whether the restriction benefits the majority Whether the right is absolute 3. Which combination is required to establish criminal liability? Harm and punishment Actus reus and mens rea Fault and damage Intention and negligence 4. A legally binding contract requires: Written documentation Offer, acceptance, and consideration Mutual benefit and fairness Performance by both parties 5. Which element is most critical in proving negligence? Intention to cause harm Contractual relationship Criminal intent Foreseeability of harm 6. What distinguishes a real right from a personal right? Real rights apply only to land Personal rights are stronger than real rights Real rights are enforceable against the world Personal rights are registered 7. A trustee invests trust funds for personal gain. This constitutes: A contractual breach A fiduciary breach A criminal offence A negligent omission 8. Which principle ensures a person is heard before an adverse administrative decision? Ultra vires Separation of powers Audi alteram partem Judicial supremacy 9. Hearsay evidence is generally excluded because it: Is always unreliable Violates the burden of proof Cannot be cross-examined Is irrelevant 10. Legal positivism holds that law: Must always be just Is inseparable from morality Is valid if created by recognized authority Exists only to promote social welfare Submit Answers
