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Legal History and Systems

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Legal History and Systems examines the evolution of law from ancient codes to modern frameworks. It includes the study of historical documents like the Magna Carta and Justinian Code. This material is crucial for law students and judicial services exam aspirants.

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Legal History and Systems Questions

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Actus reus belongs to which of the following laws?

  1. Religious laws

  2. Criminal laws

  3. Civil laws

  4. Contract laws
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Actus reus is a Latin word which is translated as "guilty act". Actus reus is commonly defined as a criminal act that was the result of voluntary bodily movement. This describes a physical activity that harms another person or damages property.

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Which among the following is a law that pertains to Jewish people?

  1. Sharia

  2. Halakha

  3. Canon law

  4. All of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Among the following Halakha is a law that pertains to Jewish people. A more literal translation might be "the path that one walks. It includes set of rules and regulations one has to follow among the Jews.

Multiple choice

Hammurabi's law of punishment and consequences is sometimes referred to as

  1. an eye of an eye.

  2. men must fend for themselves.

  3. a finger for a finger.

  4. Hammurabi didn't exist.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hammurabi's code is famous for the principle of retaliation, expressed as 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.' This meant punishments should be proportional to the crime committed.

Multiple choice

Which Old English Document established "rule of law"?

  1. Magna Carta

  2. Petition of Right

  3. English Bill of Rights

  4. Bill of Rights
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Magna Carta (1215) is historically significant for establishing the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.

Multiple choice

According to Legalism, the way to achieve order was

  1. To provide a ruler who set a good moral example

  2. To live by the natural balance of yin and yang

  3. To appeal to man’s natural goodness

  4. To pass strict laws and enforce them with harsh punishments
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Legalism was a philosophy that viewed human nature as inherently selfish. To maintain order, Legalists argued for a strong state with clear, strict laws and severe punishments to deter wrongdoing.

Multiple choice

The Nuremberg laws are best described as

  1. major articles in the Declaration of the Rights of Man

  2. specific laws contained in Justinian's Code

  3. anti-Semitic laws of 20th century Germany

  4. efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to punish heresy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Nuremberg Laws, enacted in 1935, were anti-Semitic laws in Nazi Germany that stripped Jews of their citizenship and prohibited marriage between Jews and non-Jews.

Multiple choice

the Islamic system of law

  1. quran

  2. akbar

  3. rajah

  4. sharia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sharia is the religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition, derived from the religious precepts of Islam, particularly the Quran and the Hadith. The Quran is the holy book itself, while Akbar and rajah refer to historical figures and rulers.

Multiple choice

The Law of Hammurabi was one of the 1st codes to place an emphasis on what type of punishment?

  1. peaceful punishment

  2. punishment of the offender

  3. kindness toward the victim

  4. punishment of the victim
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hammurabi's Code established clear, written laws that focused on the direct punishment of the offender, often matching the severity of the crime, such as 'an eye for an eye'. This shifted justice away from personal blood feuds to state-administered retribution.

Multiple choice

This ruler developed the first ever written system of laws? 

  1. Nebuchdanazzar

  2. Sargon

  3. Hammurabi

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hammurabi, the king of Babylon, is famous for creating the Code of Hammurabi around 1750 BC. This was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, carved onto a large stone stele for public viewing.

Multiple choice

Who came up with a code of laws which were eye for an eye?

  1. Hammurabi

  2. Hammitabi

  3. Hattabami

  4. Halloraniaabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hammurabi, the king of Babylon, established one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes in history. The Code of Hammurabi is famous for its retributive justice system, often summarized by the principle of "an eye for an eye."

Multiple choice

Which Roman ideal of justice is based on natural law?

  1. The strongest should rule.

  2. All people have rights.

  3. The ruler knows best.

  4. All people are wise.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Roman legal philosophy, particularly under the influence of Stoicism, held that natural law is universal and that all people possess inherent rights.

Multiple choice

Basic fundamental laws of Rome

  1. Constituton

  2. 24 Stone Pieces

  3. 12 Euros

  4. Twelve Tables
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Twelve Tables were the earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law that was publicly displayed and applied to all citizens.