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Civil law
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  • 1. Civil law is a legal system originating in Europe and adopted in many parts of the world. It is based on a codified set of laws that determine the rights and obligations of individuals and organizations. In civil law, disputes are resolved by applying the laws as written in statutes and codes, as opposed to relying on judicial decisions or precedent. The primary aim of civil law is to provide a clear and accessible framework for resolving disputes and protecting individual rights. Civil law covers a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, property rights, family law, torts, and more.

    What is civil law?
A) A legal system based on written laws and codes.
B) A legal system based on common law traditions.
C) A legal system that focuses on criminal cases only.
D) A legal system without any laws.
  • 2. What is the main goal of civil law?
A) To regulate government activities.
B) To resolve disputes between individuals or organizations.
C) To prosecute criminal offenders.
D) To provide healthcare services.
  • 3. What is a plaintiff in a civil case?
A) The judge presiding over the case.
B) A legal assistant.
C) The party being accused of wrongdoing.
D) The party that initiates the legal action.
  • 4. What are damages in a civil case?
A) The opening statements of the attorneys.
B) Documents required for filing a lawsuit.
C) Physical barriers placed around a property.
D) A sum of money awarded to compensate for losses or injuries.
  • 5. Who decides the outcome in a civil case?
A) The defendant's attorney.
B) The plaintiff's attorney.
C) A judge or jury.
D) The government.
  • 6. What is the burden of proof in civil cases?
A) Usually the plaintiff's responsibility to prove the case.
B) Not required in civil cases.
C) Always the defendant's responsibility to prove innocence.
D) Shared equally by both parties.
  • 7. What is a common remedy in civil cases?
A) Damages.
B) Probation.
C) Criminal sentencing.
D) Community service.
  • 8. What is an appeal in a civil case?
A) The initial filing that initiates a lawsuit.
B) A court hearing.
C) A motion for summary judgment.
D) A request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
  • 9. What is a settlement in a civil case?
A) An appeal to a higher court.
B) An agreement between parties to resolve the dispute without a trial.
C) A court order for immediate action.
D) The final judgment rendered by the court.
  • 10. What is the purpose of punitive damages in civil law?
A) To cover the plaintiff's attorney fees.
B) To fund a court injunction.
C) To punish the defendant for intentional misconduct.
D) To compensate for lost income.
  • 11. Who brings a civil lawsuit against another party in civil law?
A) Prosecutor
B) Defendant
C) Plaintiff
D) Judge
  • 12. Which branch of law addresses civil wrongs and liabilities that arise from wrongful acts?
A) Property law
B) Family law
C) Tort law
D) Contract law
  • 13. Which type of civil law case involves relationships among individuals such as marriage, divorce, and child custody?
A) Contract law
B) Property law
C) Tort law
D) Family law
  • 14. Which principle allows for compensation in civil law, regardless of fault?
A) Strict liability
B) Beyond a reasonable doubt
C) Clear and convincing evidence
D) Preponderance of the evidence
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