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The first code of law traces back to Babylonian times. We've done a lot of lawyering since then!
282 The Law quizzes and 3,948 The Law trivia questions.
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  That's Just Criminal...   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Death Row, Serial Killers and Executions
This quiz is all about criminals, serial killers, executions and Death Row.
Average, 15 Qns, heatherlois, Apr 06 23
Average
heatherlois gold member
Apr 06 23
430 plays
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  Legal Latin   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Latin is said to be a dead language. Maybe so, but not legally speaking. That is, Latin is used quite frequently in the legal profession. This quiz is about some of those Latin words and phrases that can be heard in most any courtroom.
Average, 10 Qns, ncterp, Aug 09 23
Average
ncterp gold member
Aug 09 23
240 plays
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  Morphine and Chocolate   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You've committed a crime and are looking for something to blame. Drugs and alcohol? Well that's been done. How about something a little more exotic? Why not try one of these unusual legal defenses?
Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Feb 01 10
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PDAZ gold member
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  'Suit' Yourself   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It is a truism of most legal systems that you cannot sue yourself, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. Here are 10 actual or threatened lawsuits where someone sued himself, or something very close to that. Most of the cases are from the U.S.
Average, 10 Qns, jmorrow, Oct 05 11
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jmorrow editor
1454 plays
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  So Sue Me   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some lawsuits are tragic, egregious or just plain silly--you be the judge!
Average, 10 Qns, sally0malley, Jul 18 14
Average
sally0malley gold member
3398 plays
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  A Merry Legal Christmas   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of the joys of Christmas is relaxing in a cozy chair next to the fireplace and enjoying the newspaper. Except this newspaper article is about to inform you of ten unusual law-related events that involve Christmas!
Average, 10 Qns, trident, Dec 16 17
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trident editor
1956 plays
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  History's Most Famous Trials I   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will cover the most famous, outrageous and significant trials from ancient times forward. Let's see how much you know about these court cases that have helped alter human history...good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 21 08
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
3090 plays
8.
Economical with the Truth
  Economical with the Truth    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This phrase was made famous during the 'Spycatcher' trial held during 1986. This quiz is about the events leading up to the trial and its aftermath.
Tough, 10 Qns, suomy, Oct 04 13
Tough
suomy
526 plays
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  Nationality Law in the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nationality law is a significant branch of law. Every year, many people acquire a new nationality and either lose or retain their previous one. This quiz is about the nationality laws of some of the major countries. Hope you enjoy the quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, newyork27, Oct 29 23
Easier
newyork27
Oct 29 23
511 plays
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  Intellectual Theft   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is your fastest way to an "F" grade, academic probation or having your FunTrivia quiz authoring privileges revoked! Here are ten question about plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyCaitriona, Sep 13 09
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LadyCaitriona gold member
1365 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In which of the following countries is it nearly impossible or very difficult for aliens to acquire its citizenship?

From Quiz "Nationality Law in the World "




11.
  Scams and Cons   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You're pretty savvy about the pitfalls of living in the 21st century, but do you REALLY know what the modern conman is up to?
Average, 10 Qns, stredman, Jun 25 15
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stredman gold member
592 plays
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  Tax Facts   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm taking a break from preparing my income tax return to test your knowledge of taxes past and present. I hope you don't find this quiz about tax laws too taxing.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Apr 29 09
Difficult
Cymruambyth gold member
662 plays
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  Grime and Punishment   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most of us really hate litter. It is unsightly - and unnecessary - no matter where or when we see it. Here are some examples of what could happen to offenders as we learn about various anti-litter laws; i.e., grime and punishment.
Average, 10 Qns, cowboybluedog, Aug 01 18
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cowboybluedog gold member
Aug 01 18
300 plays
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  General Legal Concepts #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A hotch-potch of interesting legal facts, perhaps a little more geared towards the United States and England (because that is where my education lies).
Difficult, 10 Qns, TemplarLLM, Mar 20 11
Difficult
TemplarLLM
3593 plays
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  Legal Codes Through History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz we take a look at some legal codes that have influenced history through the ages.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Apr 24 15
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gme24 gold member
436 plays
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  Right or Wrong in Mexico    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey guys! This time, you will be dealing with topics related to laws in Mexico. I hope you have fun and learn something. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 13 22
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Lpez gold member
Jul 13 22
317 plays
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  Everything Will Be Fine    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some days you're fine, some days you're fined. Here are ten questions on the latter.
Tough, 10 Qns, 480154st, Apr 24 21
Tough
480154st gold member
Apr 24 21
199 plays
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  Cops Of The World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Peelers'; 'rozzers'; 'old bill'; 'the filth' - a few of the names applied to police services in the UK. Doubtless each country has its own slang. Test your knowledge of the upholders of law and order worldwide.
Tough, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jun 15 09
Tough
darksplash
645 plays
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  General Legal Concepts #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My second quiz dealing with some varied legal trivia from around the world, but focusing primarily on the United Kingdom and the United States. Enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, TemplarLLM, May 08 09
Difficult
TemplarLLM
1819 plays
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  More Interesting Trials Through History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a (delayed) sequel to my earlier quiz on famous trials. I hope you find it interesting.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Apr 13 23
Tough
robert362
Apr 13 23
3668 plays
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  The Constitution of India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Indian Constitution, one of the longest written Constitutions of the World, just completed 55 years of its existence. Here's a short quiz on some of its features and history.
Difficult, 10 Qns, almaster, Dec 20 11
Difficult
almaster
1421 plays
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  Kilted Kangas Weird and Archaic Laws    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are so many crazy laws still in existence today that are archaic ... enjoy some wacky laws in our world.
Tough, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, May 22 15
Tough
ClaudiaCat gold member
351 plays
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  The Indian and American Supreme Courts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An independent and fearless Supreme Court has always been the cornerstone of a strong, vibrant democracy, especially in the two largest democratic countries of the world. Here's a quiz about the two.
Difficult, 10 Qns, almaster, Jun 29 05
Difficult
almaster
487 plays
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  Legal Drinking Ages by Country    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Laws vary around the world in regards to the minimum age for alcohol consumption. You might be surprised by some of the facts! Try your luck ...
Tough, 10 Qns, hews, May 13 15
Tough
hews
1060 plays
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  The Legal System and Laws of Germany    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Laws are important for any country since it is because of the existence of laws and rules that society remains civilized. In this quiz, we will see the type of legal system and some of the laws Germany has created. Hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, newyork27, Feb 04 23
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newyork27
Feb 04 23
177 plays
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  Ten-Four!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Officer Brown is a cop in a radio car touring the streets of Unknownsville. He needs to keep in touch with Mavis, the radio controller back at HQ using 10- codes conforming to the Association of Public Communication Officers (APCO) standard.
Average, 10 Qns, simey2000, Apr 04 14
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simey2000
551 plays
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  New Zealand Legal Ages    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
At what age can you do what under New Zealand laws? Think you're an expert at this? Or you just want to learn interesting stuff? This quiz is for you!
Average, 15 Qns, TobyNZ, Apr 11 19
Average
TobyNZ
Apr 11 19
884 plays
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  Court Reporting    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of the exciting field of court reporting!
Tough, 10 Qns, Kislingbury, Jun 26 05
Tough
Kislingbury
1194 plays
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  European Union Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz was written in England about a very important and growing feature of the laws that we are governed by in this country. Written in June 2003, beware please that the law is constantly changing over time.
Average, 10 Qns, rialto88, Dec 10 03
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rialto88
644 plays
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  Famous Lawyers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the best known names
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Mar 08 10
Tough
robert362
1928 plays
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  Interesting Trials Through History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is about some of history's most interesting trials. Enjoy it.
Difficult, 10 Qns, robert362, Nov 29 11
Difficult
robert362
3409 plays
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  Major Crime and Corporal Punishment    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the many countries that still use Judicial Corporate Punishment and the cases that keep it in the public eye.
Tough, 10 Qns, sjhodges825, Jan 08 13
Tough
sjhodges825
482 plays
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  Legal Words and Phrases    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of these terms or phrases are familiar - others are not. All information is from Black's Law Dictionary/7th Edition, 1999, West Law Group.
Tough, 10 Qns, conico, Aug 04 09
Tough
conico
778 plays
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  International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I couldn't find any quizzes on International Criminal Police Organization (I.C.P.O.) better known as Interpol so decided to do one. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, stephedm, Nov 30 07
Tough
stephedm gold member
537 plays
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  Some Taxing Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No one likes paying taxes. In the 18th. century American colonists and French peasants felt they were really hard done by. Can you identify what they paid?
Tough, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Mar 27 07
Tough
Fiachra
423 plays

The Law Trivia Questions

1. When a higher court tells a lower court that it wants to review a particular case, what does the higher court issue?

From Quiz
Legal Latin

Answer: Writ of Certiorari

A writ is an order. A writ of certiorari is issued by a higher or appellate court when it feels the need to review a particular case. In the US, this is often where there may be possible conflicts with the Constitution. Many landmark US Supreme Court cases grew out of the issuance of such writs. The word certiorari comes from a Latin word meaning "to be more fully informed."

2. In Germany, what type of legal system is followed?

From Quiz The Legal System and Laws of Germany

Answer: Civil Law

Germany follows the civil law system. In the civil law system, the legal principles, rules and regulations are codified and those codes become the main source of law and are the basis on which courts decide various issues. The statutory law is considered to be more significant and case law is considered to be less significant in deciding cases. Further, in the civil law system the legal codes are brief and of a general nature, while statutory laws clearly state the principles and rules in a detailed manner and are usually very long.

3. With what specific issue is nationality law concerned?

From Quiz Nationality Law in the World

Answer: The acquisition and loss of citizenship of a country

Nationality Law is a law which regulates the acquisition and loss of citizenship of a country. However, although the terms "Nationality" and "Citizenship" are used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two terms. The term "Nationality" refers to the informal membership an individual holds in a particular nation and the terms "Nation" and "Nationality" are actually social categories which refers to a set of individuals who have a common culture, language and territory. On the other hand, the term "Citizenship" refers to the legal status and position of an individual in relation to a state, and this relationship is formal in the sense that it not only gives an individual certain rights but also requires them to perform certain duties towards that state or other similar individuals. However individuals enjoy rights only in democratic countries. In countries which have an authoritarian, totalitarian or dictatorial form of government, individuals don't have any rights, or enjoy very limited types of rights, usually they enjoy only those rights which are permitted by the state or the dictator. However, individuals have to perform all their duties towards the state, even in a dictatorship and in fact, in a dictatorship, much more emphasis is laid on the performance of duties by citizens, than the enjoyment of rights. For example, during the 1930's Germany and Italy had dictatorships while USA and UK had a democratic form of government. However, for all practical purposes, the term "Nationality Law" is used when referring to the laws which govern the acquisition and loss of citizenship in a country.

4. The Code of Ur-Nammu is one the world's oldest sets of laws. The code was written on clay tablets in which Sumerian city, situated in what is now the modern state of Iraq?

From Quiz Legal Codes Through History

Answer: Ur

Ur-Nammu was the first governor and later king of Ur, and creator of a dynasty that lasted 100 years. The code covers capital punishment and monetary fines. Capital punishment is applied to offences such as murder, rape and adultery by women. Monetary fines, paid in silver, were imposed for minor offences like knocking out teeth or gouging an eye of another person.

5. In Ontario, Canada, it is illegal to sell edible underwear in an 'Adult Entertainment' store unless you have what?

From Quiz Kilted Kangas Weird and Archaic Laws

Answer: A food license

Anything edible requires a food license in Ontario and items have to be in accordance with the food and drug requirements and laws. Submitted by KittyKatey

6. Teunis Tenbrook, a philosophy student, sued Erasmus University in the Netherlands for expelling him. In 2009, he won his case and was permitted to return. What was the odious reason for his expulsion?

From Quiz So Sue Me

Answer: smelly feet

Tenbrook's professors and fellow students said it was impossible to concentrate due to the odor. A judge ruled that having smelly feet is no excuse to prevent a student from continuing his studies. Upon delivering his verdict the judge stated, "Our considered opinion is that the professors and other students will just have to hold their noses and bear it."

7. In 1917, the Mexican Constitution was promulgated by whom?

From Quiz Right or Wrong in Mexico

Answer: Venustiano Carranza

On February 5, 1917, Venustiano Carranza initiated the Mexican Constitution, although it did not come into force until May 1. The Constitution has 136 articles. Carranza is not to be confused with Hidalgo or San Martin, who were the Mexican and Argentinian independence leaders, respectively, nor with Calderon, President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012.

8. Michael P. Fay, an American, was sentenced to caning in Singapore in 1994 for what crime?

From Quiz Major Crime and Corporal Punishment

Answer: Theft and Vandalism

As a gesture to then President Clinton, Singapore reduced the caning from 6 strokes to 4. Michael also received a 4 month jail sentence and a $2,230 fine.

9. Officer Brown has just started his shift. He has a full cup of coffee and is ready for his shift. As he pulls out of the garage he reports to Mavis that he is 10-8. What does APCO code 10-8 mean?

From Quiz Ten-Four!

Answer: In service

The code 10-8 means 'In service', as in available for calls. The options 'Ready for action' and 'Need a rest break' do not exist, while the code for 'Arrived on scene' is 10-23.

10. Arguably the most famous of the "say what?!" excuses for committing a crime, what snack food was linked to the defense used by San Franciscan Dan White in his trial for the murder of Harvey Milk and George Moscone?

From Quiz Morphine and Chocolate

Answer: Twinkies

Actually, the "Twinkie Defense" was a phrase coined by the media. Twinkies were never mentioned by Dan White's defense team as the cause of his crime. Rather, the fact that the health-conscious White had suddenly started eating junk food was an indication that he was depressed and was thus acting under diminished capacity, which was the actual defense used. White ended up being convicted of manslaughter rather than murder.

11. Which Roman emperor levied a tax on, of all things, the collection of urine?

From Quiz Tax Facts

Answer: Nero

In ancient Rome, urine was used in the tanning of leather and also by the laundresses who kept all those senatorial togas sparkling white (urine, of course, contains ammonia, a bleaching agent). The tanners and the laundresses collected the urine from public toilets (yes, they had such facilities in the Rome of those days) and used it to ply their trades. It was Nero who hit on the idea of taxing the urine collectors as a means of swelling the public coffers. The tax was later repealed (I guess the citizens raised a bit of a stink about it), but it was reinstated by Nero's successor, Emperor Vespasian. When Vespasian's son Titus wrinkled his nose and expressed his disgust about taxing urine, dear old dad held up a gold coin and said, "Non olet!" (translation: "This doesn't stink!) Oddly enough, even though it was Nero who invented the tax, it is Vespasian's name that is associated with it. In France, public urinals are known as vespasiennes, in Italy, they are vespasiani, and in Rumania, the gentlemen head for the vespasiene when nature calls.

12. What does the legal term "A aver et tener" mean?

From Quiz Legal Words and Phrases

Answer: To have and to hold.

From the French. This is the introduction language in a habendum clause. The clause is found in a deed.

13. In which year were the Supreme Courts of USA and India set up respectively?

From Quiz The Indian and American Supreme Courts

Answer: 1789 & 1950

Article III, §1, of the American Constitution provides that "[t]he judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." The Supreme Court of the United States was created in accordance with this provision and by authority of the Judiciary Act of September 24, 1789 . It was organized on February 2, 1790. http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/about.html On the 28th of January, 1950, two days after India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic, the Supreme Court came into being. The inauguration took place in the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament building which also housed India's Parliament, consisting of the Council of States and the House of the People. It was here, in this Chamber of Princes, that the Federal Court of India had sat for 12 years between 1937 and 1950. This was to be the home of the Supreme Court for years that were to follow until the Supreme Court acquired its own present premises. http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in/new_s/constitution.htm The Federal Court in India's case had been set up after the passage of the Government of India Act, 1931 which devolved some powers to local legislatures by the British Government, and a Federal Court at Delhi to adjudicate with regard to matters relating to the Government of India Act, 1931.

14. When was Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO) founded?

From Quiz International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO)

Answer: 1923

The idea first came up at the 1914 International Criminal Police Congress in Monaco to set up an international agency to combat crime across the globe. It was brought up again at the 1923 Congress in Vienna, Austria and made an organization the same year.

15. The famed Greek philosopher Socrates went on trial in 399 B.C. Whose work provides us with the greatest source of information about the trial of Socrates?

From Quiz History's Most Famous Trials I

Answer: Plato

Our only sources of information about Socrates' trial comes down to us through the 'apologies' of Plato and Xenophon, both students of the great philosopher. Socrates was accused of heresy and corruption of the youth of Athens, and he was found guilty on both counts. He took hemlock, carrying out his own execution.

16. What is the legal age for purchasing and consuming alcoholic beverages in Australia?

From Quiz Legal Drinking Ages by Country

Answer: 18

Hefty fines are levied on adults who purchase alcohol on a minor's behalf. Licences are also routinely revoked for establishments which are caught selling alcohol to those under age.

17. Which court is the senior court for European Union law?

From Quiz European Union Law

Answer: the European Court of Justice

The Court is situated in Luxembourg and is responsible for ensuring the judicial control of European Union law as it is made and of interpreting the Constitution of the Union. The Court of First Instance does help it with its workload and the appeals from this Court can go to the European Court of Justice.

18. F Lee Bailey's claim to fame (prior to O.J. Simpson) involved which defendant?

From Quiz Famous Lawyers

Answer: Sam Sheppard

Hence, 'The Fugitive'.

19. The Dreyfus Affair was a scandal that resulted in Dreyfus being sent to Devil's Island. Of what crime was he accused?

From Quiz More Interesting Trials Through History

Answer: Selling state secrets

They said that he sold secrets to the Germans.

20. This artist went to court when his work was disparaged.

From Quiz Interesting Trials Through History

Answer: James Whistler

I believe he was accused of 'tossing a pot of paint in the face of the public'

21. The laws of the United States of America are fundamentally founded on which established set of laws?

From Quiz General Legal Concepts #1

Answer: English Common Law

The Legal Concepts that dominate the legal world are Civil Law, English Common Law and Islamic Law. English Common Law is the most widely used in former British colonial countries (hence its reliance in the United States), as well as most Commonwealth countries, whereas the Civil Law is used mostly throughout Europe and in those countries where European powers of the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries colonized. Islamic law is only found in those countries where Islam dominates society.

22. What is "prima facie" evidence?

From Quiz Legal Latin

Answer: Evidence that can stand on its own

"Prima facie" is a Latin term meaning "at first glance". It also describes evidence upon which a case can be built.

23. The record for the shortest time anyone spent on death row in Texas was set by Joe Gonzales in 1996. He died by lethal injection just 252 days after his conviction. Why did he have such a short time on death row?

From Quiz That's Just Criminal...

Answer: He waived all rights to an appeal

Joe Gonzales, an Hispanic roofer, was 31 years old when he shot his boss, 50-year old William J. Veader, and then robbed him. After the shooting/robbery Gonzales spent time trying to make the shooting look like a suicide, since he had executed a headshot. Initially police thought the victim's gunshot wound was self-inflicted. However, after investigating the circumstances, they soon determined it was actually murder. When he was caught, Gonzales decided to both act as his own lawyer and refuse all appeals. (These appeal processes in Texas take on average eight years to undertake.) In court, Gonzales clearly wasn't in any way delusional about his behaviour. He stated 'I am a man who has no regard for the law. I am a man who has no regard for humanity. I ask for no sympathy, no empathy - but I do ask for you to follow the law.' It took the jury just 12 minutes to recommend the death penalty. Gonzales was executed by lethal injection in Texas on September 18, 1996.

24. In 2019, Leeds United football club were fined £200,000 ($279,000) for watching opposition players train prior to a match. Later the same year, how much were Montenegro fined for their fans racially abusing opposition players?

From Quiz Everything Will Be Fine

Answer: £17,253 ($24,046)

Leeds were fined by the Football Association, even though the FA admitted that no rule had been broken, but the offence was an ethical misdemeanour involving 'acting in good faith towards other clubs'. Montenegro on the other hand were fined by governing body UEFA, and their much lower fine covered not just the racist abuse but also the offences of setting off fireworks, throwing objects, crowd disturbances and blocking stairways.

25. What is referred to as the "Basic Law" of Germany?

From Quiz The Legal System and Laws of Germany

Answer: The Constitution

The Constitution is the "Basic Law" of Germany. The present constitution of Germany came into force in 1949. It is based, to some extent on the constitution of the Weimar Republic but it clearly states the principles on the basis of which the Federal Republic of Germany will be governed such as democracy, republicanism, federalism and also clearly explains the rights and duties of its citizens and the powers and functions of various political institutions. It also provides for separation of the legislature, executive and judiciary.

26. How can a person acquire citizenship in Austria?

From Quiz Nationality Law in the World

Answer: By birth, descent, naturalization and entitlement

In Austria, it is possible for a person to acquire Austrian citizenship by birth, descent, naturalization and entitlement. Austrian citizenship by birth is when a person acquires citizenship by virtue of his or her being born in Austria although this doesn't automatically entitle such a person to citizenship. However, it is still useful since a person who is born in Austria can apply for a reduction of the residency requirement when he or she is applying for citizenship. The easiest way to acquire Austrian citizenship is by descent, meaning that any person who is born to Austrian parents, is an Austrian citizen. However, both the parents must be Austrians in this case. Another provision is that, according to the current laws, if both parents are legally married, then a person born to such parents is an Austrian citizen as long as one of the parents is an Austrian citizen. For example, a child born in Austria to a Portuguese father and an Austrian mother is an Austrian citizen by descent, as long as both the Portuguese father and Austrian mother are legally married to each other. There are also separate provisions for children born to parents who aren't legally married to each other. Finally, aliens who cannot acquire citizenship through either of these routes, can apply for Austrian citizenship by naturalization and entitlement. Most people acquire citizenship through this method. There are separate provisions for various categories of people who are entitled to acquire Austrian citizenship through naturalization. For example, in case of aliens who wish to become naturalized citizens on the basis of their marriage to an Austrian citizen, the alien spouse of an Austrian citizen must be married to his or her Austrian spouse for at least five years and must have resided legally in Austria for at least six years. There are separate provisions for other categories of people who can become Austrian citizens on the basis of naturalization through entitlement.

27. According to an ancient law which survived well into the twenty-first century, in the English city of York it was legal to kill a Scotsman within the city walls but only if he was what?

From Quiz Kilted Kangas Weird and Archaic Laws

Answer: Carrying a bow and arrow

The "law" about being allowed to kill a Scotsman carrying a bow and arrow in York is one of those ancient British regulations that have been superceded by Parliamentary legisation, but still survive in statute. Clearly, laws against murder would take precedence in a modern court. Submitted by scotsbluebell.

28. Parliament under Oliver Cromwell outlawed the eating of festive meals on Christmas Day, leading many in modern-day England to believe that they cannot "legally" eat what famous English Christmas treat?

From Quiz A Merry Legal Christmas

Answer: mince pie

Here the Puritans were at work again to rid the world of Christmas. Parliament under Cromwell was said to have banned many festive foods, decorations, and events. However, these laws did not stay in effect once Charles II was restored to the monarchy. In modern times, they are effectively unenforceable.

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