The French Legal System

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What is the highest court in the French legal system?

  1. The Court of Cassation

  2. The Constitutional Council

  3. The Council of State

  4. The Supreme Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Cassation is the highest court in the French legal system and is responsible for ensuring that the law is applied correctly.

What is the main source of law in the French legal system?

  1. The Civil Code

  2. The Constitution

  3. The Code of Criminal Procedure

  4. The Code of Commerce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Code is the main source of law in the French legal system and sets out the general principles of law that apply to all citizens.

Which legal system does the French legal system belong to?

  1. Common Law

  2. Civil Law

  3. Socialist Law

  4. Islamic Law


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The French legal system belongs to the Civil Law system, which is based on a code of written laws.

What is the role of the Constitutional Council in the French legal system?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To review the constitutionality of laws

  3. To appoint judges

  4. To oversee the government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Constitutional Council is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of laws and ensuring that they comply with the Constitution.

What is the role of the Council of State in the French legal system?

  1. To advise the government on legal matters

  2. To hear appeals from administrative courts

  3. To draft legislation

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Council of State is an advisory body that provides legal advice to the government and drafts legislation.

What is the role of the Court of Cassation in the French legal system?

  1. To hear appeals from lower courts

  2. To interpret the law

  3. To review the constitutionality of laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Cassation is responsible for hearing appeals from lower courts and ensuring that the law is applied correctly.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the French legal system?

  1. To hear appeals from lower courts

  2. To interpret the law

  3. To review the constitutionality of laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no Supreme Court in the French legal system.

What is the role of the Code of Criminal Procedure in the French legal system?

  1. To set out the rules for criminal procedure

  2. To define criminal offenses

  3. To set out the penalties for criminal offenses

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Criminal Procedure sets out the rules for criminal procedure, including the rights of the accused and the procedures for conducting a criminal trial.

What is the role of the Code of Commerce in the French legal system?

  1. To set out the rules for commercial transactions

  2. To define commercial offenses

  3. To set out the penalties for commercial offenses

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Commerce sets out the rules for commercial transactions, including the formation of contracts, the sale of goods, and the resolution of disputes.

What is the role of the Civil Code in the French legal system?

  1. To set out the general principles of law

  2. To define civil offenses

  3. To set out the penalties for civil offenses

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Code sets out the general principles of law that apply to all citizens, including the rules governing property, contracts, and torts.

What is the role of the Constitutional Council in the French legal system?

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To review the constitutionality of laws

  3. To appoint judges

  4. To oversee the government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Constitutional Council is responsible for reviewing the constitutionality of laws and ensuring that they comply with the Constitution.

What is the role of the Council of State in the French legal system?

  1. To advise the government on legal matters

  2. To hear appeals from administrative courts

  3. To draft legislation

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Council of State is an advisory body that provides legal advice to the government and drafts legislation.

What is the role of the Court of Cassation in the French legal system?

  1. To hear appeals from lower courts

  2. To interpret the law

  3. To review the constitutionality of laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Cassation is responsible for hearing appeals from lower courts and ensuring that the law is applied correctly.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the French legal system?

  1. To hear appeals from lower courts

  2. To interpret the law

  3. To review the constitutionality of laws

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no Supreme Court in the French legal system.

What is the role of the Code of Criminal Procedure in the French legal system?

  1. To set out the rules for criminal procedure

  2. To define criminal offenses

  3. To set out the penalties for criminal offenses

  4. To appoint judges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Criminal Procedure sets out the rules for criminal procedure, including the rights of the accused and the procedures for conducting a criminal trial.

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