The Remedies Available in Judicial Review
This quiz will test your knowledge on the remedies available in judicial review.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is not a remedy available in judicial review?
- Declaration
- Injunction
- Damages
- Habeas corpus
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a declaration in judicial review?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To declare that a law or government action is unconstitutional
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the difference between a mandatory injunction and a prohibitory injunction?
- A mandatory injunction orders a public body to do something, while a prohibitory injunction orders a public body to refrain from doing something
- A mandatory injunction is granted when the court finds that the public body has acted unlawfully, while a prohibitory injunction is granted when the court finds that the public body is likely to act unlawfully
- A mandatory injunction is granted when the court finds that the public body has violated a person's rights, while a prohibitory injunction is granted when the court finds that the public body is likely to violate a person's rights
- A mandatory injunction is granted when the court finds that the public body has caused harm to a person, while a prohibitory injunction is granted when the court finds that the public body is likely to cause harm to a person
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a certiorari?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To review a decision of a lower court or tribunal
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a prohibition?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To prevent a lower court or tribunal from hearing a case
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a mandamus?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To compel a public body to perform a duty that it is legally required to perform
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a habeas corpus?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To review a decision of a lower court or tribunal
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a quo warranto?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To determine whether a person is entitled to hold a public office
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a certiorari?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To review a decision of a lower court or tribunal
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a prohibition?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To prevent a lower court or tribunal from hearing a case
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a mandamus?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To compel a public body to perform a duty that it is legally required to perform
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a habeas corpus?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To review a decision of a lower court or tribunal
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a quo warranto?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To determine whether a person is entitled to hold a public office
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a certiorari?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To review a decision of a lower court or tribunal
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a prohibition?
- To order a public body to do or refrain from doing something
- To award compensation to a person who has been harmed by a public body's actions
- To release a person from unlawful detention
- To prevent a lower court or tribunal from hearing a case