General Knowledge Quiz 39Raghu UnnamMarch 7, 2025General knowledge, General Knowledge Test Welcome to your General Knowledge Quiz 39 What is the highest court in the United Kingdom? The Court of Appeal The Supreme Court The High Court The Crown Court None What is the main source of law in England and Wales? The European Union Statute Law and Common Law The United Nations The Prime Minister’s Decrees None What does the term "precedent" mean in legal terms? A new law A judge-made rule that must be followed in future cas A decision made by the Parliament A recommendation by a barrister None What is the purpose of civil law? To punish criminals To resolve disputes between individuals and organizations To enforce military laws To govern international relations None Who creates statutory laws in the UK? The Judiciary The Prime Minister The Parliament The Police None What is the standard of proof in criminal cases? Beyond reasonable doubt On the balance of probabilities Clear and convincing evidence Probable cause None What is the legal term for the mental element of a crime? Mens Rea Actus Reus Habeas Corpus Res Ipsa Loquitur None Which of the following is an example of a strict liability offence? Murder Speeding Fraud Burglary None In criminal law, what does "actus reus" refer to? The mental intent of a crime The guilty act The victim’s role The police investigation None What is the main function of a magistrates' court? To deal with serious criminal cases To hear appeals from the Crown Court To handle minor criminal offences and preliminary hearings To create new laws None What is the burden of proof in civil cases? Beyond reasonable doubt On the balance of probabilities Clear and convincing evidence Preponderance of evidence None What does the term "tort" mean in civil law? A type of contract A civil wrong that causes harm A criminal offence A law made by Parliament None Which of the following is a necessary element of a contract? Consideration Duress Fraud Silence None If a contract is broken, what is the usual legal remedy? Prison Fines Damages (compensation) Community service None What type of law deals with disputes between employers and employees? Contract law Employment law Criminal law Constitutional law None Which law protects human rights in the UK? The Equality Act 2010 The Human Rights Act 1998 The Criminal Justice Act The Companies Act None What does "habeas corpus" mean? A fair trial A person's right to be brought before a judge A type of punishment A legal contract None The right to a fair trial is guaranteed under which article of the Human Rights Act? Article 3 Article 6 Article 10 Article 12 None What is the principle of "Rule of Law"? The government is above the law Laws apply equally to everyone Judges can ignore laws Parliament can break laws None What is the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)? To create laws To prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state To defend accused persons To judge court cases None What is the role of a barrister? To give legal advice in courts and represent clients in higher courts To investigate crimes To create new laws To pass judgments in court None Who is responsible for making judgments in a criminal trial in a Crown Court? A magistrate A jury and a judge A solicitor The police None Which legal professional mainly deals with legal paperwork and advising clients? Judge Barrister Solicitor Police officer None What is the function of the Court of Appeal? To hear appeals from lower courts To deal with new criminal cases To draft new laws To investigate crimes None What does a jury do in a Crown Court trial? Decides the sentence of the accused Determines the guilt or innocence of the defendant Enforces laws Investigates the crime scene None What is the maximum sentence for murder in England? 10 years 25 years Life imprisonment Death penalty None What does "double jeopardy" mean in legal terms? Being tried twice for the same crime Two trials happening at once A double punishment for a crime An appeal being denied None What is "corporate law" concerned with? Individual crimes Business and company regulations Human rights Criminal sentencing None Which law makes discrimination illegal in the UK? The Equality Act 2010 The Criminal Justice Act The Human Rights Act The Employment Rights Act None What is "judicial review"? A re-trial of a case A process to challenge the legality of a government decision A new criminal law A sentencing decision None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 88
