Appellate Law in China

This quiz will test your knowledge on Appellate Law in China.

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which court is the highest court in China?

  1. Supreme People's Court
  2. Supreme Court of the People's Republic of China
  3. High People's Court
  4. Intermediate People's Court
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Supreme People's Court in China?

  1. To interpret the law and oversee the administration of justice
  2. To review and approve death sentences
  3. To resolve disputes between lower courts
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which courts are subordinate to the Supreme People's Court?

  1. High People's Courts
  2. Intermediate People's Courts
  3. Basic People's Courts
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the High People's Courts in China?

  1. To hear appeals from Intermediate People's Courts
  2. To supervise the work of Intermediate People's Courts
  3. To try cases of major importance
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which courts are subordinate to the High People's Courts?

  1. Intermediate People's Courts
  2. Basic People's Courts
  3. Both of the above
  4. None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Intermediate People's Courts in China?

  1. To hear appeals from Basic People's Courts
  2. To supervise the work of Basic People's Courts
  3. To try cases of medium importance
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which courts are subordinate to the Intermediate People's Courts?

  1. Basic People's Courts
  2. None of the above
  3. Both of the above
  4. High People's Courts
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Basic People's Courts in China?

  1. To hear cases of minor importance
  2. To try criminal cases
  3. To resolve civil disputes
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for appealing a decision of a lower court in China?

  1. File an appeal with the next higher court
  2. Pay a filing fee
  3. Submit a written statement of the grounds for the appeal
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing an appeal in China?

  1. 15 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if an appeal is filed after the time limit?

  1. The appeal will be dismissed
  2. The court may grant an extension of time
  3. The court may consider the appeal on its merits
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the scope of review of an appellate court in China?

  1. The appellate court will review the record of the lower court
  2. The appellate court will hear new evidence
  3. The appellate court will decide the case on the basis of the law
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the grounds for appealing a decision of a lower court in China?

  1. Error of law
  2. Error of fact
  3. Abuse of discretion
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the outcome of an appeal in China?

  1. The appellate court may affirm the decision of the lower court
  2. The appellate court may reverse the decision of the lower court
  3. The appellate court may remand the case to the lower court for a new trial
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of appellate law in China?

  1. It ensures that the law is applied correctly and uniformly
  2. It protects the rights of citizens
  3. It promotes the development of the law
  4. All of the above