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BLAW211 MID-TERM STUDY TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS Statutes - Answer-Written laws passed by a legislative body. Subordinate Legislation - Answer-Delegated laws created by local authorities or councils. Common Law - Answer-Legal system based on judicial decisions and precedent. ...

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BLAW211 MID-TERM STUDY TEST
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Statutes - Answer-Written laws passed by a legislative body.

Subordinate Legislation - Answer-Delegated laws created by local authorities or
councils.

Common Law - Answer-Legal system based on judicial decisions and precedent.

Equity Law - Answer-Legal principles focusing on fairness and justice.

Parliamentary Supremacy - Answer-Doctrine stating that parliament has ultimate legal
authority.

Royal Assent - Answer-Final approval given by the monarch or representative to a bill
before it becomes law.

Ultra Vires - Answer-Actions beyond the legal authority of a council or entity.

Constitutional Monarchy - Answer-System where a monarch's powers are limited by a
constitution.

Dictatorship - Answer-Government system with centralized authority and limited political
freedoms.

Republic - Answer-Political system where elected officials hold power.

Rule of Law - Equality - Answer-Principle ensuring equal treatment under the law for all
individuals.

Rule of Law - Fair Hearing - Answer-Requirement for legal processes to be fair and
impartial.

Assault - Answer-Intentional application of force without consent

Literal Rule - Answer-Interpreted strictly by its literal meaning

Golden Rule - Answer-Departing from strict interpretation to avoid absurdity

, Presumptions - Answer-Legal assumptions like Crown not bound unless stated

Implied Repeal - Answer-Officially canceling a law through subsequent legislation

Clear Wording Requirement - Answer-Necessity for precise language to restrict liberty

Retrospective Effect - Answer-Law applied forwardly unless stated otherwise

Interpretation Legislation - Answer-Sources like Interpretation Act, Case Law,
Dictionaries

Equity Distinction - Answer-Fairness in law where common law falls short

Civil Court Proceedings - Answer-Legal process for disputes like negligence or
contracts

Jurisdiction - Answer-Range of claims a court can hear based on monetary value

Plaintiff - Answer-Party suing in a legal case

Defendant - Answer-Party being sued in a legal case

Mediation - Answer-Dispute resolution with a mediator

Arbitration - Answer-Dispute resolution with an appointed decision-maker

Criminal Court Proceedings - Answer-Legal process involving police powers and
criminal acts

Doctrine of Precedent - Answer-Higher court decisions binding on lower courts

Reading a Judgement - Answer-Understanding facts, law, distinguishing cases, and
decisions

Contra Proferentum - Answer-Interpretation rule favoring non-drafting party

Ragitiratanga - Answer-Māori concept of communal land use

Toanga - Answer-Object or natural resource with value

Wi Parata vs Bishop of Wellington - Answer-Legal case questioning treaty validity

Waitangi Tribunal - Answer-Body investigating breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi

Real Property - Answer-Includes land and items fixed to it like buildings and fences.

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