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Civil law - Exam
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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 that focuses on criminal cases only.
B) A legal system based on common law traditions.
C) A legal system based on written laws and codes.
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 provide healthcare services.
D) To prosecute criminal offenders.
  • 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) A judge or jury.
B) The defendant's attorney.
C) The plaintiff's attorney.
D) The government.
  • 6. What is the burden of proof in civil cases?
A) Not required in civil cases.
B) Shared equally by both parties.
C) Usually the plaintiff's responsibility to prove the case.
D) Always the defendant's responsibility to prove innocence.
  • 7. What is a common remedy in civil cases?
A) Community service.
B) Probation.
C) Criminal sentencing.
D) Damages.
  • 8. What is an appeal in a civil case?
A) A request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
B) A court hearing.
C) The initial filing that initiates a lawsuit.
D) A motion for summary judgment.
  • 9. What is a settlement in a civil case?
A) The final judgment rendered by the court.
B) An agreement between parties to resolve the dispute without a trial.
C) An appeal to a higher court.
D) A court order for immediate action.
  • 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 compensate for lost income.
D) To punish the defendant for intentional misconduct.
  • 11. Who brings a civil lawsuit against another party in civil law?
A) Defendant
B) Judge
C) Plaintiff
D) Prosecutor
  • 12. Which branch of law addresses civil wrongs and liabilities that arise from wrongful acts?
A) Family law
B) Property law
C) Contract law
D) Tort law
  • 13. Which type of civil law case involves relationships among individuals such as marriage, divorce, and child custody?
A) Tort law
B) Contract law
C) Family law
D) Property law
  • 14. Which principle allows for compensation in civil law, regardless of fault?
A) Preponderance of the evidence
B) Clear and convincing evidence
C) Strict liability
D) Beyond a reasonable doubt
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