NUR 3826 EXAM
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QNS & ANS
2023/2024
, 1. Define the term law and identify four sources of law creation Law is a system of rules that
governs the behavior of individuals and groups in a society. Law can be created by different
sources, such as legislation, judicial decisions, custom, and international treaties.
Legislation is the process of making laws by a legislative body, such as a parliament or a
congress. Judicial decisions are the interpretations of laws by courts and judges, which can
create precedents for future cases. Custom is the practice of following unwritten rules that
are accepted by a community or a culture. International treaties are agreements between two
or more countries that establish legal obligations and rights.
2. Define the six classifications of law.
The six classifications of law are:
- Criminal law and civil law: These deal with the offences and disputes between individuals or the state,
respectively.
- Public law and private law: These regulate the relationship between the state and individuals, or
between individuals themselves, respectively.
- Substantive law and procedural law: These define the rights and duties of individuals, or the rules and
methods for enforcing them, respectively.
- Municipal law and international law: These govern the affairs within a state or between states,
respectively.
- Common law and equity: These are the sources of law derived from judicial decisions or principles of
fairness, respectively.
- Written law and unwritten law: These are the sources of law that are codified or uncodified,
respectively.
3. Discuss the six procedural steps in the trial process.
The trial process consists of six main steps: jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence,
closing arguments, jury instructions and verdict. Jury selection involves choosing a group of impartial
( UF )
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
, 1. Define the term law and identify four sources of law creation Law is a system of rules that
governs the behavior of individuals and groups in a society. Law can be created by different
sources, such as legislation, judicial decisions, custom, and international treaties.
Legislation is the process of making laws by a legislative body, such as a parliament or a
congress. Judicial decisions are the interpretations of laws by courts and judges, which can
create precedents for future cases. Custom is the practice of following unwritten rules that
are accepted by a community or a culture. International treaties are agreements between two
or more countries that establish legal obligations and rights.
2. Define the six classifications of law.
The six classifications of law are:
- Criminal law and civil law: These deal with the offences and disputes between individuals or the state,
respectively.
- Public law and private law: These regulate the relationship between the state and individuals, or
between individuals themselves, respectively.
- Substantive law and procedural law: These define the rights and duties of individuals, or the rules and
methods for enforcing them, respectively.
- Municipal law and international law: These govern the affairs within a state or between states,
respectively.
- Common law and equity: These are the sources of law derived from judicial decisions or principles of
fairness, respectively.
- Written law and unwritten law: These are the sources of law that are codified or uncodified,
respectively.
3. Discuss the six procedural steps in the trial process.
The trial process consists of six main steps: jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence,
closing arguments, jury instructions and verdict. Jury selection involves choosing a group of impartial
