Chapter 2试题及答案_Chapter 2考试练习题-猎鹰试题网

Which of the following is a statement by a judge that is the basis for their decision and is what becomes binding on future judges?

A

Obiter dicta

B

Per incuriam

C

Ratio decidendi

Which of the following types of court decision occurs when a court higher in the hierarchy overturns the verdict of a lower court in the same case?

A

Reversing

B

Overruling

C

Distinguishing

Which of the following statements in relation to legislation is correct?

A

Legislation may modify or replace existing statutes

B

Legislation may not overrule or modify existing case law

C

Legislation may prevent a subsequent Parliament from changing the law

Which of the following types of legislation affects specific individuals or groups?

A

Enabling

B

Public

C

Private

Which rule of statutory interpretation states that words in a statute should be given their plain, ordinary meaning unless this would give rise to a manifest absurdity or inconsistency with the rest of the statute?

A

Golden rule

B

Mischief rule

C

Contextual rule

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