SCL1501 MCQ
EXAM PACK 2022
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2020 SEMESTER 1 EXAM PREPARATION
2020 SEMESTER 1
QUESTION 1
Consider the following statements before choosing the correct option:
(a) Law is the body of rules that governs only criminals in the society.
(b) When the law is described as a system of norms, it is known as private law.
Choose your answer from one of the following:
(1) Statements (a) and (b) are correct
(2) Statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
(3) Statement (a) is correct; statement (b) is incorrect
(4) Statement (a) is incorrect, statement (b) is correct
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QUESTION 2
Indicate the correct statement
Law is always enforced by the state in the society it operates
(1) This statement is true
(2) This statement is false
(3) This statement is true only in relation to constitutional law
(4) This statement is true only in relation to civil law
QUESTION 3
Indicate the correct statement
Which of the following are not duties of paralegals?
(1) Conducting legal research
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(2) Organising evidence to be presented at trial
(3) Statement (b) with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
(4) Statement (a) and (b), with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
QUESTION 4
Indicate the incorrect statement
An advocate carries out the following duties:
(1) Legal opinion
(2) Litigation
(3) Drafts legal documents
(4) Gives briefs to attorneys
QUESTION 5
Indicate the correct statement
Which of the following will indicate if a court is hearing a criminal or civil matter?
(1) The presence or absence of a police officer
(2) Whether the parties had legal representation
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(3) The standard of proof required
(4) Whether the case is heard in the High Court
QUESTION 6
Indicate the correct statement
Which institution in the list below falls under chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa.?
(1) The National Prosecuting Authority
(2) The University of South Africa
(3) The Department of Justice
(4) The South African Human Rights Commission
QUESTION 7
Indicate the correct statement
Kgagudi hires a motor mechanic to repair his damaged car. The repair work is faulty and
causes a major damage to Kgagudi’s car. Who must prove negligence in this scenario, and
what is the standard of proof?
(1) The prosecution, beyond reasonable doubt
(2) The prosecution, on the balance of probabilities
(3) Kgagudi, on the balance of probabilities
(4) The motor mechanic, on the balance of probabilities
QUESTION 8 Indicate the correct statement
When a court establishes a binding precedent, the reason for its decision, in Latin, is
referred to as:
(1) Obiter dicta
(2) Res judicata
(3) Ratio decidendi
(4) Postea
EXAM PACK 2022
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2020 SEMESTER 1 EXAM PREPARATION
2020 SEMESTER 1
QUESTION 1
Consider the following statements before choosing the correct option:
(a) Law is the body of rules that governs only criminals in the society.
(b) When the law is described as a system of norms, it is known as private law.
Choose your answer from one of the following:
(1) Statements (a) and (b) are correct
(2) Statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
(3) Statement (a) is correct; statement (b) is incorrect
(4) Statement (a) is incorrect, statement (b) is correct
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QUESTION 2
Indicate the correct statement
Law is always enforced by the state in the society it operates
(1) This statement is true
(2) This statement is false
(3) This statement is true only in relation to constitutional law
(4) This statement is true only in relation to civil law
QUESTION 3
Indicate the correct statement
Which of the following are not duties of paralegals?
(1) Conducting legal research
SCL1501/101/3/2020
(2) Organising evidence to be presented at trial
(3) Statement (b) with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
(4) Statement (a) and (b), with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
QUESTION 4
Indicate the incorrect statement
An advocate carries out the following duties:
(1) Legal opinion
(2) Litigation
(3) Drafts legal documents
(4) Gives briefs to attorneys
QUESTION 5
Indicate the correct statement
Which of the following will indicate if a court is hearing a criminal or civil matter?
(1) The presence or absence of a police officer
(2) Whether the parties had legal representation
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(3) The standard of proof required
(4) Whether the case is heard in the High Court
QUESTION 6
Indicate the correct statement
Which institution in the list below falls under chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa.?
(1) The National Prosecuting Authority
(2) The University of South Africa
(3) The Department of Justice
(4) The South African Human Rights Commission
QUESTION 7
Indicate the correct statement
Kgagudi hires a motor mechanic to repair his damaged car. The repair work is faulty and
causes a major damage to Kgagudi’s car. Who must prove negligence in this scenario, and
what is the standard of proof?
(1) The prosecution, beyond reasonable doubt
(2) The prosecution, on the balance of probabilities
(3) Kgagudi, on the balance of probabilities
(4) The motor mechanic, on the balance of probabilities
QUESTION 8 Indicate the correct statement
When a court establishes a binding precedent, the reason for its decision, in Latin, is
referred to as:
(1) Obiter dicta
(2) Res judicata
(3) Ratio decidendi
(4) Postea
