Chapter 1 Multiple choice questions

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. What is the name used for a person who commences a civil action?

Claimant correct incorrect

Defendant correct incorrect

Respondent correct incorrect

Applicant correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements is correct?

All criminal trials are held before a judge and jury. correct incorrect

All criminal trials are heard in the Magistrates' Court. correct incorrect

In a criminal trial a defendant must prove he is innocent. correct incorrect

In a criminal trial the prosecution must prove the defendant is guilty beyond reasonable doubt. correct incorrect

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. Once the UK leaves the European Union how many other states will remain part of the European Union?

28 correct incorrect

32 correct incorrect

27 correct incorrect

29 correct incorrect

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. In England and Wales what is the age of criminal responsibility?

10 correct incorrect

12 correct incorrect

8 correct incorrect

16 correct incorrect

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. What does the doctrine of precedent mean?

Judges are bound by statute. correct incorrect

Judges must decide the case on the facts. correct incorrect

Judges must apply the law set out in relevant decision of previous superior courts and sometimes courts of the same standing. correct incorrect

Judges may apply the law set out in relevant decision of previous superior courts and sometimes courts of the same standing. correct incorrect