Classification of Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the historical origin of civil law systems?
What is the historical origin of civil law systems?
Roman law
What does it mean that civil law operates as a 'codified system'?
What does it mean that civil law operates as a 'codified system'?
It relies on a written code of law
What is the primary role of judges in civil law systems?
What is the primary role of judges in civil law systems?
Apply & interpret pre-existing codes
How did common law originally develop?
How did common law originally develop?
From custom and tradition
What are 'precedents' in common law systems?
What are 'precedents' in common law systems?
Previous judicial decisions
Which country uses a common law system?
Which country uses a common law system?
Australia
How does system flexibility compare between civil and common law?
How does system flexibility compare between civil and common law?
Common law more flexible, evolves via cases
In an adversarial trial system, what is the judge's role?
In an adversarial trial system, what is the judge's role?
Acts as neutral arbiter
What type of trial system do civil law countries use?
What type of trial system do civil law countries use?
Inquisitorial system
In Australia, what does 'civil law' usually refer to?
In Australia, what does 'civil law' usually refer to?
Private law disputes