LSAM MCT Revision
what are functions of law? correct answers 1.) Resolves Conflicts
2.) Protects Rights
3.) Limits Government
4.) Promotes the General Welfare
5.) Sets Social Goals
6.) Controls Crime
what are sources of law correct answers legislation, common law, international treaties
what is the difference between primary and secondary legislation? correct answers
primary legislation directly originates from parliament. secondary (or 'delegated'
legislation) is created when parliament gives law making powers to other bodies like gov
departments, local councils.
what are statutory instruments (also known as SI's) correct answers documents drafted
by a government department to make changes to the law. they are published with an
explanatory memorandum, which outlines the purpose of the SI and why the change
was necessary.
what is the most frequently used form of secondary legislation correct answers
Statutory Instruments
what is soft law? correct answers soft law is usually administrative, involving guidance
to officials or sometimes advice and information to citizens. soft law describes measures
that are less formal than primary legislation. soft law measures are generally less formal
and are often non-binding in their effect.
what is the difference between common law and statute correct answers common law
is developed through judgements made in courts over time. statute law is created by
parliament in form of legislation
when did the UK become a member of the European Communities? correct answers
January 1973
what is the name of the act that joined the UK to the European Communities? correct
answers European Communities Act 1973
in the context of the European Convention on Human Rights, what is meant by an
absolute right? correct answers these kind of rights cannot be restricted or in anyway
disrespected by signatory states. examples include right to life, freedom from torture etc
, what is a limited right? correct answers it is similar to an absolute right, but
governments are entitled under the convention to detract from their application in times
of war or national emergency eg right to liberty, right to fair trial
what are qualified rights? correct answers these are rights that can not only be
restricted in times of war or emergency but also in order to protect the rights of others or
wider public interest.
where does the European Court of Human Rights sit? correct answers Strasbourg
where does the Court of Justice of the EU sit? correct answers Luxembourg
what is the difference between hard and soft law? correct answers the consequences
are more serious for not following hard law in comparison to not following soft law.
Why was the Magna Carta important? correct answers It asserted that the monarch
must obey the law
what are the 3 separate legal systems in the UK? correct answers 1)England and
Wales share the same legal system
2)Scots Law
3)Northern Ireland
what is meant by the term 'jurisdiction'? correct answers 1)it is most commonly used to
refer to a political entity where a particular law has application. examples EU, local
parish
2)area of law court specialises in eg civil, criminal
is the Republic of Ireland part of the UK? correct answers No, the Republic of Ireland is
its own sovereign state, having gained its independence in 1922.
are Guernsey, the Isle of Mann and Jersey separate from law of England and Wales
correct answers yes, they have their own governments, legislatures and court systems.
what is the highest form of law (constitutionally) in the UK? correct answers statute law
what are typical examples of soft law correct answers codes of practise, guidance to
officials etc
how do acts of parliament begin life? correct answers as either a public bill/ private bill/
hybrid bill
where are public bills introduced? correct answers by the government as part of its
programme of legislation
what are functions of law? correct answers 1.) Resolves Conflicts
2.) Protects Rights
3.) Limits Government
4.) Promotes the General Welfare
5.) Sets Social Goals
6.) Controls Crime
what are sources of law correct answers legislation, common law, international treaties
what is the difference between primary and secondary legislation? correct answers
primary legislation directly originates from parliament. secondary (or 'delegated'
legislation) is created when parliament gives law making powers to other bodies like gov
departments, local councils.
what are statutory instruments (also known as SI's) correct answers documents drafted
by a government department to make changes to the law. they are published with an
explanatory memorandum, which outlines the purpose of the SI and why the change
was necessary.
what is the most frequently used form of secondary legislation correct answers
Statutory Instruments
what is soft law? correct answers soft law is usually administrative, involving guidance
to officials or sometimes advice and information to citizens. soft law describes measures
that are less formal than primary legislation. soft law measures are generally less formal
and are often non-binding in their effect.
what is the difference between common law and statute correct answers common law
is developed through judgements made in courts over time. statute law is created by
parliament in form of legislation
when did the UK become a member of the European Communities? correct answers
January 1973
what is the name of the act that joined the UK to the European Communities? correct
answers European Communities Act 1973
in the context of the European Convention on Human Rights, what is meant by an
absolute right? correct answers these kind of rights cannot be restricted or in anyway
disrespected by signatory states. examples include right to life, freedom from torture etc
, what is a limited right? correct answers it is similar to an absolute right, but
governments are entitled under the convention to detract from their application in times
of war or national emergency eg right to liberty, right to fair trial
what are qualified rights? correct answers these are rights that can not only be
restricted in times of war or emergency but also in order to protect the rights of others or
wider public interest.
where does the European Court of Human Rights sit? correct answers Strasbourg
where does the Court of Justice of the EU sit? correct answers Luxembourg
what is the difference between hard and soft law? correct answers the consequences
are more serious for not following hard law in comparison to not following soft law.
Why was the Magna Carta important? correct answers It asserted that the monarch
must obey the law
what are the 3 separate legal systems in the UK? correct answers 1)England and
Wales share the same legal system
2)Scots Law
3)Northern Ireland
what is meant by the term 'jurisdiction'? correct answers 1)it is most commonly used to
refer to a political entity where a particular law has application. examples EU, local
parish
2)area of law court specialises in eg civil, criminal
is the Republic of Ireland part of the UK? correct answers No, the Republic of Ireland is
its own sovereign state, having gained its independence in 1922.
are Guernsey, the Isle of Mann and Jersey separate from law of England and Wales
correct answers yes, they have their own governments, legislatures and court systems.
what is the highest form of law (constitutionally) in the UK? correct answers statute law
what are typical examples of soft law correct answers codes of practise, guidance to
officials etc
how do acts of parliament begin life? correct answers as either a public bill/ private bill/
hybrid bill
where are public bills introduced? correct answers by the government as part of its
programme of legislation
