Lesson T2.2.1

T2.2.1 The nature of rules and laws Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. What term describes a rule made by a legitimate authority that society must follow?

    • Custom
    • Guideline
    • Law
    • Agreement
  2. Which of these is a source of UK law?

    • Newspaper editorials
    • Advertisements
    • Acts of Parliament
    • School rules
  3. What is law developed by judges through court decisions called?

    • Civil law
    • Secondary law
    • Statute law
    • Common law
  4. Which branch of law deals with disputes between individuals?

    • Statute law
    • Criminal law
    • Public law
    • Civil law
  5. What is a primary purpose of laws in society?

    • Creating wealth
    • Ending debate
    • Banning politics
    • Protecting people
  6. Which type of law specifically protects individuals from physical harm?

    • Traffic laws
    • Planning laws
    • Tax laws
    • Anti-assault laws
  7. Which bodies are responsible for enforcing UK laws?

    • Media and press
    • MPs and peers
    • Voters and councils
    • Police and courts
  8. What name is given to written law passed by Parliament?

    • Case law
    • Statute law
    • Customary law
    • Common law
  9. What is a key feature of a fair law?

    • Vague wording
    • High cost
    • Equal application
    • Strict secrecy
  10. Why are laws normally written down?

    • To delay justice
    • To ensure clarity
    • To raise taxes
    • To save paper
  11. What type of legislation is made by a government minister using powers granted by Parliament?

    • Constitutional law
    • Secondary legislation
    • Primary legislation
    • Common law
  12. What core function does the law serve regarding disputes?

    • Resolving conflict
    • Limiting speech
    • Causing division
    • Promoting bias
  13. What is an earlier court decision that guides future legal cases called?

    • Statute
    • Precedent
    • Verdict
    • Bill
  14. A dispute arises between two neighbours over a fence. Which branch of law would most likely deal with it?

    • Tax law only
    • Military law
    • Civil law
    • Criminal law
  15. Where does the UK draw its legal rules from?

    • Multiple sources
    • Police guidelines
    • The monarch alone
    • Parliament only
  16. What key factor determines the sentence for a young offender?

    • Offence seriousness
    • Media coverage
    • Political party
    • Public opinion
  17. Which activity is an example of a criminal law breach?

    • Shop theft
    • Not paying a refund
    • Breaching a contract
    • Failing a deadline
  18. What term describes laws that are clear and predictable for citizens?

    • Judicial review
    • Legal pluralism
    • Legal certainty
    • Common law
  19. Why do lawmakers consult the public before passing new legislation?

    • To raise taxes
    • To delay elections
    • To avoid voting
    • To gather public views
  20. Which practice shows the law being applied fairly?

    • Giving harsher sentences
    • Using secret evidence
    • Ignoring mitigating factors
    • Treating equals equally

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