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Sources of Comparative Law

Description: This quiz covers the sources of comparative law, which is the study of the similarities and differences between the legal systems of different countries.
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Which of the following is not a source of comparative law?

  1. Statutes

  2. Case law

  3. Legal scholarship

  4. Customary law

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Customary law is not a source of comparative law because it is not written down and is therefore difficult to compare to the laws of other countries.

Which of the following is a type of statute that is often used in comparative law?

  1. Civil code

  2. Criminal code

  3. Constitutional law

  4. Administrative law

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Civil codes are often used in comparative law because they provide a comprehensive overview of the law of a particular country.

Which of the following is a type of case law that is often used in comparative law?

  1. Supreme Court decisions

  2. Lower court decisions

  3. International court decisions

  4. Arbitral awards

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Supreme Court decisions are often used in comparative law because they are the highest court in a country and their decisions are binding on all lower courts.

Which of the following is a type of legal scholarship that is often used in comparative law?

  1. Law review articles

  2. Books

  3. Treatises

  4. Commentaries

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Law review articles are often used in comparative law because they provide a detailed analysis of a particular legal issue.

Which of the following is a type of customary law that is often used in comparative law?

  1. Common law

  2. Civil law

  3. Religious law

  4. Traditional law

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Common law is often used in comparative law because it is a system of law that is based on judicial decisions rather than statutes.

Which of the following is a factor that can affect the choice of sources of comparative law?

  1. The purpose of the comparison

  2. The legal system of the country being studied

  3. The availability of sources

  4. The researcher's expertise

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors can affect the choice of sources of comparative law.

Which of the following is a challenge that can arise when using sources of comparative law?

  1. The sources may be in a foreign language

  2. The sources may be difficult to find

  3. The sources may be outdated

  4. The sources may be biased

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above challenges can arise when using sources of comparative law.

Which of the following is a way to overcome the challenges that can arise when using sources of comparative law?

  1. Use a translator

  2. Use a legal database

  3. Use a secondary source

  4. Consult an expert

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above methods can be used to overcome the challenges that can arise when using sources of comparative law.

Which of the following is a benefit of using sources of comparative law?

  1. It can help to identify legal problems that are common to different countries

  2. It can help to identify legal solutions that have been successful in other countries

  3. It can help to promote the harmonization of laws between different countries

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above benefits can be obtained by using sources of comparative law.

Which of the following is a limitation of using sources of comparative law?

  1. It can be difficult to find sources that are relevant to the specific legal issue being studied

  2. It can be difficult to understand the sources if they are in a foreign language

  3. It can be difficult to apply the findings of a comparative law study to a specific legal system

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above limitations can be encountered when using sources of comparative law.

Which of the following is an example of a comparative law study?

  1. A study of the different ways that different countries regulate the sale of alcohol

  2. A study of the different ways that different countries protect the rights of minorities

  3. A study of the different ways that different countries punish criminals

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above examples are comparative law studies.

Which of the following is a leading journal in the field of comparative law?

  1. The American Journal of Comparative Law

  2. The International and Comparative Law Quarterly

  3. The Journal of Comparative Law

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above journals are leading journals in the field of comparative law.

Which of the following is a leading organization in the field of comparative law?

  1. The International Academy of Comparative Law

  2. The American Society of Comparative Law

  3. The European Society of Comparative Law

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above organizations are leading organizations in the field of comparative law.

Which of the following is a recent development in the field of comparative law?

  1. The increasing use of comparative law in international arbitration

  2. The increasing use of comparative law in law reform

  3. The increasing use of comparative law in legal education

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above developments are recent developments in the field of comparative law.

Which of the following is a challenge facing the field of comparative law?

  1. The lack of a common legal language

  2. The lack of a common legal culture

  3. The lack of a common legal tradition

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above challenges are facing the field of comparative law.

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