Test on Foundations of Law and Legal Systems

Question 1: The weighting of Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE) activities towards the final module mark is 15%.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials indicate that the weighting of Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE) activities towards the final module mark is 10%.

Question 2: Which of the following individuals is listed as an author of one of the prescribed textbooks for 'Introduction and Foundations of Law'?

A. Barratt A

B. Thompson B

C. Kleyn D

D. Williams C

Explanation: Barratt A is an author of 'Introduction to South African Law Fresh Perspectives'. Kleyn D is an author of 'Beginner’s Guide for Law Students'. The other options are not listed as authors in the provided study materials.

Question 3: The provided study materials describe the characteristics of positive law.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials discuss Natural law in detail but do not provide any characteristics or description of positive law.

Question 4: All laws are consistently formalized through written legislation by an authoritative institution.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that while many laws are made by an institution with authority, there are also unwritten laws accepted as rules that organize a group of people.

Question 5: According to the study materials, which of the following statements best describes the role of law in a democracy?

A. Law is made by an institution with the authority to make rules.

B. Law is made by the people, for the people.

C. Law is transmitted orally and adopted over a long period of time.

D. Law is based on universal and eternal norms from a God figure.

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state under 'LO1: What the law is and its purpose' that 'In a democracy law is made by the people, for the people'. The other options describe general characteristics of law, historical development, or natural law, but not specifically the role of law in a democracy as presented.