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The English Legal System

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of the English Legal System, including its history, structure, and key principles.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which legal system is the foundation of the English Legal System?

  1. Civil Law

  2. Common Law

  3. Canon Law

  4. Socialist Law


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The English Legal System is primarily based on Common Law, which is a system of law developed through judicial decisions and precedents rather than codified statutes.

What is the highest court in the English Legal System?

  1. Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

  2. High Court of Justice

  3. Court of Appeal

  4. Crown Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the highest court in the English Legal System and has the final say on legal matters.

Which legal principle allows judges to refer to previous court decisions when making judgments?

  1. Stare Decisis

  2. Res Judicata

  3. Habeas Corpus

  4. Double Jeopardy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stare Decisis is the legal principle that requires judges to follow the precedents set by previous court decisions in similar cases.

What is the role of the Lord Chancellor in the English Legal System?

  1. Head of the Judiciary

  2. Head of the Government

  3. Head of the Parliament

  4. Head of the State


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lord Chancellor is the head of the judiciary in England and Wales and is responsible for the administration of justice.

Which legal document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in the United Kingdom?

  1. Magna Carta

  2. Habeas Corpus Act

  3. Bill of Rights

  4. Human Rights Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Human Rights Act of 1998 incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, protecting fundamental rights and freedoms.

What is the function of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the English Legal System?

  1. Prosecuting Criminal Cases

  2. Defending Criminal Cases

  3. Investigating Criminal Cases

  4. Sentencing Criminal Cases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales.

Which legal principle ensures that a person is innocent until proven guilty?

  1. Presumption of Innocence

  2. Double Jeopardy

  3. Habeas Corpus

  4. Right to a Fair Trial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle of the English Legal System, which states that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.

What is the role of the Attorney General in the English Legal System?

  1. Chief Legal Advisor to the Government

  2. Head of the Judiciary

  3. Head of the Parliament

  4. Head of the State


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the UK government and represents the Crown in legal matters.

Which legal principle allows individuals to challenge the legality of their detention?

  1. Habeas Corpus

  2. Presumption of Innocence

  3. Double Jeopardy

  4. Right to a Fair Trial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habeas Corpus is a legal principle that allows individuals to challenge the legality of their detention and to secure their release if the detention is unlawful.

What is the function of the Court of Appeal in the English Legal System?

  1. Hearing Appeals from Lower Courts

  2. Prosecuting Criminal Cases

  3. Defending Criminal Cases

  4. Sentencing Criminal Cases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from lower courts and reviews the decisions made by those courts.

Which legal principle prohibits the prosecution of an individual for the same offense more than once?

  1. Double Jeopardy

  2. Presumption of Innocence

  3. Habeas Corpus

  4. Right to a Fair Trial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Double Jeopardy is a legal principle that prevents an individual from being tried or punished more than once for the same offense.

What is the role of the Lord Chief Justice in the English Legal System?

  1. Head of the Judiciary

  2. Head of the Government

  3. Head of the Parliament

  4. Head of the State


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lord Chief Justice is the head of the judiciary in England and Wales and is responsible for the administration of justice.

Which legal principle ensures that individuals have the right to a fair and public hearing?

  1. Right to a Fair Trial

  2. Presumption of Innocence

  3. Double Jeopardy

  4. Habeas Corpus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The right to a fair trial is a fundamental principle of the English Legal System, which ensures that individuals have the right to a fair and public hearing.

What is the function of the High Court of Justice in the English Legal System?

  1. Hearing Appeals from Lower Courts

  2. Prosecuting Criminal Cases

  3. Defending Criminal Cases

  4. Sentencing Criminal Cases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The High Court of Justice hears appeals from lower courts and reviews the decisions made by those courts.

Which legal principle allows individuals to remain silent during questioning by law enforcement?

  1. Right to Silence

  2. Presumption of Innocence

  3. Double Jeopardy

  4. Habeas Corpus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The right to silence is a legal principle that allows individuals to remain silent during questioning by law enforcement and not incriminate themselves.

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