MCQ Collection
Law and Constitution MCQs
Practice Law and Constitution questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: C. a prior judicial decision used as authority in later similar cases
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legal precedent refers to a prior judicial decision used as authority in later similar cases
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Correct Answer: D. the branch responsible for making laws
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legislature refers to the branch responsible for making laws
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Correct Answer: D. distribution of state powers among different branches
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separation of powers refers to distribution of state powers among different branches
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Correct Answer: A. actus reus
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actus reus is the term that matches the description: the physical element of an offence
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Correct Answer: D. evidence
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evidence is the term that matches the description: information presented to prove or disprove a fact
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Correct Answer: A. conflict of interest
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conflict of interest is the term that matches the description: a private interest that may improperly affect official duty
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Correct Answer: D. appeal
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appeal is the term that matches the description: a request for a higher authority to review a decision
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Correct Answer: B. a witness’s statement given as evidence
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testimony refers to a witness’s statement given as evidence
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Correct Answer: D. the principle that public power is exercised according to law
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rule of law refers to the principle that public power is exercised according to law
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Correct Answer: C. executive
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executive is the term that matches the description: the branch responsible for implementing laws and administration
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Correct Answer: B. a prior judicial decision used as authority in later similar cases
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legal precedent refers to a prior judicial decision used as authority in later similar cases
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Correct Answer: C. fair legal procedures before rights or liberty are affected
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due process refers to fair legal procedures before rights or liberty are affected
