This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about various topics in law. The questions cover legal terminology and classifications, sources of law, fundamental principles like ignorance of the law is no excuse, and specific areas of law like criminal law, commercial law, and international law. Correct answers are provided for each question. The document serves as a quiz to test knowledge of key concepts and terminology across different areas of law.
This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about various topics in law. The questions cover legal terminology and classifications, sources of law, fundamental principles like ignorance of the law is no excuse, and specific areas of law like criminal law, commercial law, and international law. Correct answers are provided for each question. The document serves as a quiz to test knowledge of key concepts and terminology across different areas of law.
This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about various topics in law. The questions cover legal terminology and classifications, sources of law, fundamental principles like ignorance of the law is no excuse, and specific areas of law like criminal law, commercial law, and international law. Correct answers are provided for each question. The document serves as a quiz to test knowledge of key concepts and terminology across different areas of law.
A 1 Latin phrase which translates to “Ignorance of the law excuses no one.” a) IGNORANTIA LEGIS NON EXCUSAT b) IGNORANTIA LEGIS NEMINEM EXCUSAT c) NEMO CENSETUR IGNORARE LEGEM d) IGNORANTIA IURIS NOCE A 2 This doctrine ensures that cases with similar situations and facts are approached the same way. a) STATE DECIS b) STATE DECIS, ET NON QUIETA MOVERE c) DURA LEX SED LEX d) NEMO CENSETUR IGNORARE LEGEM C 3 This pertains to the fundamental and supreme law of the land. a) JUDICIARY b) PEOPLE c) CONSTITUTION d) ADMINISTRATION A 4 A formal written agreement entered into by actors in international law. a) TREATY b) LICENSE c) LAW d) SHARIAH B 5 One of the legal principles which translates to “Not knowing the law is harmful.” a) IGNORANTIA LEGIS NON EXCUSAT b) IGNORANTIA IURIS NOCE c) NEMO CENSETUR IGNORARE LEGEM d) IGNORANTIA LEGIS NEMINEM EXCUSAT C 6 Laws that come from the deity or any transcendent source. a) NATURAL LAW b) ETERNAL LAW c) DIVINE LAW d) MORAL LAW 7 A system of guidelines for acceptable behavior based on what is perceived as honest, virtuous, or ethical. a) SCIENTIFIC LAW b) MORAL LAW c) NATURAL LAW d) DIVINE LAW A 8 The following are examples of public law except for one: a) LABOR LAW b) INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW c) FINANCIAL AND TAX LAW d) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW A 9 This classification of law translates to “written law”. a) JUS SCRIPTUM b) JUS NON SCRIPTUM c) LEX DIVINO d) JUS GENTUM C 10 A type of law that regulates the relationships between physical and judicial persons of different nationalities. a) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW b) REMEDIAL LAW c) INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW d) FINANCIAL AND TAX LAW B 11 Classification of Law that is concerned with the relationships between individuals. a) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW b) PRIVATE LAW c) PUBLIC LAW d) CIVIL LAW A 12 A main source of the Philippine Law that is considered to be the fundamental and supreme law of the land. a) CONSTITUTION b) JURISPRUDENCE c) LEGISLATION d) CIVIL CODE A 13 Classification of Law that governs the relationship between legal persons and a government. a) PUBLIC LAW b) PRIVATE LAW c) STATE LAW d) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW B 14 Defines acts and omissions that merits corresponding penalties. a) REMEDIAL LAW b) CRIMINAL LAW c) INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW d) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW D 15 The following are primary sources of Muslim Law except for one a) QURAN b) SUNNAH c) QIYAS d) SHARIAH A 16 Body of law that applies to the rights, relations and conducts of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade and sales. a) COMMERCIAL LAW b) FINANCIAL AND TAX LAW c) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW d) INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAW B 17 This type of law protects the private rights of citizens a) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW b) CIVIL LAW c) CIVIL CODE d) LABOR LAW B 18 It is related to the concept of sovereignty which is the most important element of state. a) PUBLIC LAW b) STATE LAW c) PRIVATE LAW d) REMEDIAL LAW C 19 Conclusions from this law are based on repeated scientific experiments done over many years and which have become accepted universally with the scientific community. a) DIVINE LAW b) ETERNAL LAW c) NATURAL LAW d) MORAL LAW A 20 General classification of law which translates to” unwritten law a) JUS NON SCRIPTUM b) LEX SCRIPTA c) LEX MORALIS d) LEX SCIENTIA A 21 Body of law govern the rules and laws that oversee the tax process. a) FINANCIAL AND TAX LAWS b) INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LAWS c) REMEDIAL LAW d) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW A 22 Legal principles which translates to “Not knowing the law is harmful.” a) IGNORANTIA IURIS NOCE b) IGNORANTIA LEGIS NEMINEM EXCUSAT c) IGNORANTIA LEGIS NON EXCUSAT d) NEMO CENSETUR IGNORE LEGEM B 23 Source of law which includes the implementing rules and guidelines issued by the executive branch of the government. a) JUDICIAL DECISIONS b) ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS c) LEGISLATIONS d) CIVIL CODE B 24 This law states that the State shall recognize, respect, and protect the rights of indigenous cultural communities to preserve their cultures and institutions. a) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT b) CONSTITUTION c) CUSTOMS OR CUSTOMARY LAW d) TREATY B 25 This law is characterized as the expression of the will of the people and is generally written down to give a definitiveness. a) PUBIC LAW b) STATE LAW c) NON-STATE LAW d) CIVIL LAW