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ILW1501: Introduction to Law
May/June Examination 2026 — Covers Past Papers 2023 to 2025
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[ College of Law — Department of Jurisprudence [
_ Exam Revision Guide
ILW1501
Module Code:
Introduction to Law
Module Name:
May/June 2023, 2024 & 2025
Exam Series:
2026
Revision Year:
50 MCQs × 2 marks = 100 marks
Format:
2 Hours (closed-book, online, invigilated)
Duration:
1–12 (all units tested)
Learning Units:
Study each unit’s key concepts, MCQ patterns, and scenario-based questions. Un-
derstanding the law beats memorising it.
Exam Revision Notes | ILW1501 | 2026
,ILW1501 | Exam Revision 2026 Introduction to Law – 2023 to 2025
Exam Format & How to Approach MCQs Overview
Key Concept
The ILW1501 examination is a closed-book, online, invigilated MCQ exam. It
consists of 50 multiple-choice questions each worth 2 marks (Total: 100 marks).
Duration: 2 hours. All 12 learning units are tested. The exam is proctored via the
Moodle Proctoring Tool; ensure your webcam is active.
⋆ Exam Tip
MCQ Strategy:
• Read the stem (main question) carefully before looking at options.
• Watch for negative phrasing: “Which is NOT correct?” – many marks are lost
here.
• Eliminate clearly wrong options first; choose the most correct remaining answer.
• Scenarios ask you to apply legal principles – identify the relevant legal concept,
then match to options.
• Never leave a question blank – there is no negative marking.
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, ILW1501 | Exam Revision 2026 Introduction to Law – 2023 to 2025
Learning Unit 1 – What is Law? MCQs: ~5 questions
(a) Nature and characteristics of law
Question: Which statement BEST describes the distinguishing characteristic of law
compared to other normative systems such as religion or morality?
Answer: Correct answer: Law is enforced by state organs and its violation
carries legal consequences.
• Law is a set of rules of conduct that governs human behaviour, is binding on all
persons in society, and is enforced by the state.
• Other normative systems (religion, individual morality, community mores) also guide
behaviour but are not enforced through state machinery.
• The key distinguishing feature is state enforcement: ignoring the law may lead to
prosecution, punishment, or an order to compensate another party.
• Law must also be general (applying to all), certain (predictable), effective, and
just.
Key Concept
The law governs human conduct and should be obeyed by all. Unlike religion
or morality, non-compliance is enforced through state institutions such as the
police and courts.
(b) Divisions of law
Question: Identify the TWO main divisions of South African law and briefly explain the
difference between them.
Answer: 1. Public Law – regulates the relationship between the state and individu-
als (or between state organs). Includes constitutional law, administrative law, criminal
law, and tax law.
2. Private Law – regulates relationships between individuals (or legal persons).
Includes contract law, delict (tort), family law, and property law.
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ILW1501: Introduction to Law
May/June Examination 2026 — Covers Past Papers 2023 to 2025
⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆
[ College of Law — Department of Jurisprudence [
_ Exam Revision Guide
ILW1501
Module Code:
Introduction to Law
Module Name:
May/June 2023, 2024 & 2025
Exam Series:
2026
Revision Year:
50 MCQs × 2 marks = 100 marks
Format:
2 Hours (closed-book, online, invigilated)
Duration:
1–12 (all units tested)
Learning Units:
Study each unit’s key concepts, MCQ patterns, and scenario-based questions. Un-
derstanding the law beats memorising it.
Exam Revision Notes | ILW1501 | 2026
,ILW1501 | Exam Revision 2026 Introduction to Law – 2023 to 2025
Exam Format & How to Approach MCQs Overview
Key Concept
The ILW1501 examination is a closed-book, online, invigilated MCQ exam. It
consists of 50 multiple-choice questions each worth 2 marks (Total: 100 marks).
Duration: 2 hours. All 12 learning units are tested. The exam is proctored via the
Moodle Proctoring Tool; ensure your webcam is active.
⋆ Exam Tip
MCQ Strategy:
• Read the stem (main question) carefully before looking at options.
• Watch for negative phrasing: “Which is NOT correct?” – many marks are lost
here.
• Eliminate clearly wrong options first; choose the most correct remaining answer.
• Scenarios ask you to apply legal principles – identify the relevant legal concept,
then match to options.
• Never leave a question blank – there is no negative marking.
Page 2 of 29
, ILW1501 | Exam Revision 2026 Introduction to Law – 2023 to 2025
Learning Unit 1 – What is Law? MCQs: ~5 questions
(a) Nature and characteristics of law
Question: Which statement BEST describes the distinguishing characteristic of law
compared to other normative systems such as religion or morality?
Answer: Correct answer: Law is enforced by state organs and its violation
carries legal consequences.
• Law is a set of rules of conduct that governs human behaviour, is binding on all
persons in society, and is enforced by the state.
• Other normative systems (religion, individual morality, community mores) also guide
behaviour but are not enforced through state machinery.
• The key distinguishing feature is state enforcement: ignoring the law may lead to
prosecution, punishment, or an order to compensate another party.
• Law must also be general (applying to all), certain (predictable), effective, and
just.
Key Concept
The law governs human conduct and should be obeyed by all. Unlike religion
or morality, non-compliance is enforced through state institutions such as the
police and courts.
(b) Divisions of law
Question: Identify the TWO main divisions of South African law and briefly explain the
difference between them.
Answer: 1. Public Law – regulates the relationship between the state and individu-
als (or between state organs). Includes constitutional law, administrative law, criminal
law, and tax law.
2. Private Law – regulates relationships between individuals (or legal persons).
Includes contract law, delict (tort), family law, and property law.
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