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Question 1
Positivists regard the law as …
a. an integral part of the country’s socio-economic
conditions.
b. being separated from social, political and economic
conditions.
c. not always fair, just, objective and based on values.
d. inseparable from the socio-political situation in the
country.
Question 2
Informal courts that are responsible for popular trials within
the community are also referred to as…
a. disciplinary courts.
b. local courts.
c. community courts.
d. ordinary courts
Question 3
In which South African city is the Constitutional Court
seated?
a. Bloemfontein
b. Pretoria
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c. Johannesburg
d. Cape Town
Question 4
Fear can contribute to crime by undermining
community solidarity and … social control. a.
improving
b. strengthening
c. dividing
d. weakening
Question 5
Common law consists of … that were not originally written
down but came to be accepted as the law of the land.
a. entrenched habits
b. modern day standards
c. legal rules
d. traditional values
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Question 6
Formal social control puts considerable emphasis on the …
of the system.
a. trustworthiness
b. inefficiency
c. effectiveness
d. dependability
Question 7
In an attempt to reduce fear of crime and any form of
victimisation, the community tries to change their ….
a. perception.
b. societal norms.
c. environment.
d. lifestyle.
Question 8
Identify the statement which describes the goals of family
group conferencing best.
a. Offenders, victims and the community can connect to
vital support systems
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