INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH AFRICAN
LAW REVIEW TEST
South African Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system in South Africa, influenced by
historical developments and diverse backgrounds
Historical Perspective - CORRECT ANSWERS-Understanding the development of
South African law through its complex history
Roman Legal System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system established in Rome
around 700 years before Christ, influencing South African law
Roman Dutch System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system developed from the
Roman legal system, impacting South African law
English Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system with significant influence on South
African law
African Customary Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Laws of indigenous South African
groups, part of the legal system
Sources of Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Materials consulted to determine legal
principles, including authoritative and persuasive sources
Authoritative Source - CORRECT ANSWERS-Contains mandatory principles courts
must follow, like a national constitution
Persuasive Source - CORRECT ANSWERS-Contains principles courts may apply but
can deviate from, providing guidance
Constitution of South Africa - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supreme law of the country, Act
108 of 1996, influencing legal decisions
Acts of Parliament - CORRECT ANSWERS-Statutes created by Parliament,
authoritative sources of law
Common Law Principles - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal principles developed over time,
like Roman Dutch principles, applied in South Africa
Court Judgments - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decisions by South African courts on similar
cases, serving as authoritative sources
Customary Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Laws followed in indigenous communities,
recognized in the legal system
, Foreign Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal principles from other countries, considered
persuasive in South African courts
International Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Laws governing relations between nations,
influencing South African legal decisions
Textbooks and Journals - CORRECT ANSWERS-Educational materials providing
insights into legal principles, not authoritative but persuasive
Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS-Court's authority to hear and decide on a case,
influenced by type of matter and geographical area
Stare Decisis Principle - CORRECT ANSWERS-Courts bound by decisions of superior
courts within their jurisdiction, creating legal precedent
Superior Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Highest level of courts in South Africa, with
specific roles and jurisdictions
Constitutional Court - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deals with constitutional matters, highest
court in South Africa on constitutional issues
Supreme Court of Appeal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Appellate division dealing with all
matters except constitutional ones in South Africa
High Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Courts with original jurisdiction over various
matters, limited to specific geographical areas
Magistrates Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lower courts with limited jurisdiction
compared to superior courts, handling specific matters
Judgment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decision by a court on a legal matter, based on
legal principles and precedents
Meta - CORRECT ANSWERS-A court case reported in legal records.
Indexing System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Numerical system for organizing court case
reports.
Ratio Decidendi - CORRECT ANSWERS-Binding reason for a court decision.
Obiter Dictum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-binding incidental court statement.
Ubuntu Principle - CORRECT ANSWERS-Emphasizes human dignity and group
solidarity in law.
LAW REVIEW TEST
South African Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system in South Africa, influenced by
historical developments and diverse backgrounds
Historical Perspective - CORRECT ANSWERS-Understanding the development of
South African law through its complex history
Roman Legal System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system established in Rome
around 700 years before Christ, influencing South African law
Roman Dutch System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system developed from the
Roman legal system, impacting South African law
English Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal system with significant influence on South
African law
African Customary Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Laws of indigenous South African
groups, part of the legal system
Sources of Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Materials consulted to determine legal
principles, including authoritative and persuasive sources
Authoritative Source - CORRECT ANSWERS-Contains mandatory principles courts
must follow, like a national constitution
Persuasive Source - CORRECT ANSWERS-Contains principles courts may apply but
can deviate from, providing guidance
Constitution of South Africa - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supreme law of the country, Act
108 of 1996, influencing legal decisions
Acts of Parliament - CORRECT ANSWERS-Statutes created by Parliament,
authoritative sources of law
Common Law Principles - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal principles developed over time,
like Roman Dutch principles, applied in South Africa
Court Judgments - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decisions by South African courts on similar
cases, serving as authoritative sources
Customary Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Laws followed in indigenous communities,
recognized in the legal system
, Foreign Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Legal principles from other countries, considered
persuasive in South African courts
International Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-Laws governing relations between nations,
influencing South African legal decisions
Textbooks and Journals - CORRECT ANSWERS-Educational materials providing
insights into legal principles, not authoritative but persuasive
Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS-Court's authority to hear and decide on a case,
influenced by type of matter and geographical area
Stare Decisis Principle - CORRECT ANSWERS-Courts bound by decisions of superior
courts within their jurisdiction, creating legal precedent
Superior Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Highest level of courts in South Africa, with
specific roles and jurisdictions
Constitutional Court - CORRECT ANSWERS-Deals with constitutional matters, highest
court in South Africa on constitutional issues
Supreme Court of Appeal - CORRECT ANSWERS-Appellate division dealing with all
matters except constitutional ones in South Africa
High Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Courts with original jurisdiction over various
matters, limited to specific geographical areas
Magistrates Courts - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lower courts with limited jurisdiction
compared to superior courts, handling specific matters
Judgment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decision by a court on a legal matter, based on
legal principles and precedents
Meta - CORRECT ANSWERS-A court case reported in legal records.
Indexing System - CORRECT ANSWERS-Numerical system for organizing court case
reports.
Ratio Decidendi - CORRECT ANSWERS-Binding reason for a court decision.
Obiter Dictum - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-binding incidental court statement.
Ubuntu Principle - CORRECT ANSWERS-Emphasizes human dignity and group
solidarity in law.
