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Oct/Nov 2017, Q32 marks · multiple choice
This is Section B of the ILW1501 (Introduction to Law) October/November 2017 examination. It is made up of 15 multiple-choice questions, and for each one the candidate must select the ONE correct statement and record it on the mark-reading sheet using an HB pencil, following the instructions printed on that sheet. Each question is worth two marks, and the unique number 473798 must be filled in on the mark-reading sheet. Indicate which one of the listed countries has a legal system that belongs to the common-law legal family: (1) Germany; (2) the Netherlands; (3) Belgium; (4) Australia.
Oct/Nov 2017, Q52 marks · multiple choice
This is Section B of the ILW1501 (Introduction to Law) October/November 2017 examination. It is made up of 15 multiple-choice questions, and for each one the candidate must select the ONE correct statement and record it on the mark-reading sheet using an HB pencil, following the instructions printed on that sheet. Each question is worth two marks, and the unique number 473798 must be filled in on the mark-reading sheet. Choose the correct description of what resulted from the reception of Roman law in the Netherlands: (1) the creation of a common Western legal tradition; (2) the creation of a common European legal tradition; (3) the creation of Roman-Dutch law; (4) the creation of Dutch law.
May/Jun 2017, Q42 marks · multiple choice
This section is made up of 15 multiple-choice items. For every item you must select the ONE correct statement and record your choice on the mark-reading sheet using an HB pencil, following the instructions printed on that sheet. Each item is worth TWO marks, and the unique number 475125 must be entered on the mark-reading sheet. During the British occupation of the Cape between 1806 and 1910, several factors contributed to the reception of English law. Identify which one of the following options was NOT one of these contributing factors.
May/Jun 2017, Q52 marks · multiple choice
This section is made up of 15 multiple-choice items. For every item you must select the ONE correct statement and record your choice on the mark-reading sheet using an HB pencil, following the instructions printed on that sheet. Each item is worth TWO marks, and the unique number 475125 must be entered on the mark-reading sheet. Identify which one of the following legal systems CANNOT be classified within the civil-law legal family.
May/Jun 2016, Q32 marks · multiple choice
Section B consists of fifteen multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks, making up a total of 30 marks for the section. Candidates must select ONE correct statement per question and record their choice on the mark-reading sheet using an HB pencil, following the instructions printed on that sheet. The unique number to be filled in on the mark-reading sheet is 478340. Select the correct description of the Corpus Iuris Civilis.
May/Jun 2016, Q42 marks · multiple choice
Section B consists of fifteen multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks, making up a total of 30 marks for the section. Candidates must select ONE correct statement per question and record their choice on the mark-reading sheet using an HB pencil, following the instructions printed on that sheet. The unique number to be filled in on the mark-reading sheet is 478340. Determine which of the listed countries has a legal system that falls within the common law legal family.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q32 marks · multiple choice
Section B is made up of 15 multiple-choice questions. For each question you must select the ONE correct or most appropriate statement from the four (or in some cases two) options given and record your choice on the mark-reading sheet provided, using an HB pencil. Each question is worth TWO marks, making a section total of 30 marks. The unique number 470655 must be filled in on the mark-reading sheet. Select the option that gives an example of a country or countries in which the common-law legal family applies.
Oct/Nov 2015, Q42 marks · multiple choice
Section B is made up of 15 multiple-choice questions. For each question you must select the ONE correct or most appropriate statement from the four (or in some cases two) options given and record your choice on the mark-reading sheet provided, using an HB pencil. Each question is worth TWO marks, making a section total of 30 marks. The unique number 470655 must be filled in on the mark-reading sheet. Identify which one of the following is NOT a component of the hybrid legal family found in South Africa.
May/Jun 2015, QB.22 marks · multiple choice
Section B of the paper consists of 15 multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks, giving a section total of 30 marks. For each question the candidate must select the one correct or most appropriate statement from four (or, in some cases, two) numbered alternatives and mark the chosen answer on the mark-reading sheet provided, using an HB pencil. Candidates are instructed to read the mark-reading sheet instructions carefully and to fill in the unique number 470944 on that sheet before answering. Identify what the Corpus Iuris Civilis is.
May/Jun 2015, QB.32 marks · multiple choice
Section B of the paper consists of 15 multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks, giving a section total of 30 marks. For each question the candidate must select the one correct or most appropriate statement from four (or, in some cases, two) numbered alternatives and mark the chosen answer on the mark-reading sheet provided, using an HB pencil. Candidates are instructed to read the mark-reading sheet instructions carefully and to fill in the unique number 470944 on that sheet before answering. Determine which of the listed countries' legal systems fall within the common law legal family.
May/Jun 2015, QB.52 marks · multiple choice
Section B of the paper consists of 15 multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks, giving a section total of 30 marks. For each question the candidate must select the one correct or most appropriate statement from four (or, in some cases, two) numbered alternatives and mark the chosen answer on the mark-reading sheet provided, using an HB pencil. Candidates are instructed to read the mark-reading sheet instructions carefully and to fill in the unique number 470944 on that sheet before answering. Following the division of the Roman Empire, several factors helped Roman law to survive. Identify which of the listed options did NOT form part of these survival factors.
Oct/Nov 2014, Q2.12 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and its classification as a mixed legal system. Explain what gave rise to the formation of what became known as Roman-Dutch law.
Oct/Nov 2014, Q2.22 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and its classification as a mixed legal system. Identify two factors that helped Roman-Dutch law to influence South African law from the 17th century through to the 21st century.
Oct/Nov 2014, Q2.32 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and its classification as a mixed legal system. Explain the difference between the single most defining feature of the civil-law legal family and the single most defining feature of the common-law legal family.
Oct/Nov 2014, Q2.44 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and its classification as a mixed legal system. Give reasons why the South African legal system is described as a mixed legal system.
Oct/Nov 2014, Q52 marks · multiple choice
Section B (Afdeling B) contains 15 multiple-choice questions worth 30 marks in total (15 x 2). For each question the candidate must select ONE correct statement and mark it in HB pencil on the mark-reading sheet provided, using the unique number 472755. Each question counts two marks. Fill in the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The fact that Roman law had been collected in a ____, resulted in the study thereof by medieval universities in the 12th century.'
May/Jun 2013, Q2(a)3 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and the classification of legal families. The history of our legal system can be traced right back to Roman times and is generally divided into three distinct parts. Name these three parts.
May/Jun 2013, Q2(b)3 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and the classification of legal families. Using criteria such as style and technique, ideology, and economic factors, legal scholars are able to identify the Romano-Germanic, Anglo-American and Socialist legal families. However, many other legal families can also be identified. Name three of these other legal families.
May/Jun 2013, Q2(c)4 marks
This question deals with the history of South African law and the classification of legal families. Considering the legal families you identified in your answer to part (b) above, indicate to which of these families the South African legal system belongs, and motivate your answer.
May/Jun 2013, QB22 marks · multiple choice
This section contains 15 multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks (15 x 2 = 30). Candidates must select one correct statement per question and mark it on the mark-reading sheet supplied, using an HB pencil, after first reading the instructions on that sheet carefully. The unique number to be filled in on the mark-reading sheet is 482149. Identify which of the following legal systems cannot be classified within the Romano-Germanic legal family.
May/Jun 2013, QB32 marks · multiple choice
This section contains 15 multiple-choice questions, each worth two marks (15 x 2 = 30). Candidates must select one correct statement per question and mark it on the mark-reading sheet supplied, using an HB pencil, after first reading the instructions on that sheet carefully. The unique number to be filled in on the mark-reading sheet is 482149. Identify which of the following countries' legal systems cannot be classified within the Anglo-American legal family.
Oct/Nov 2012, Q2(a)4 marks · multiple choice
This question on legal history and legal families is worth 10 marks in total. For each of the four statements below, two options appear in brackets; circle the option that correctly completes each statement: (i) the Corpus Iuris Civilis is a codification of the (Roman law / Roman-Dutch law); (ii) (Germanic law / Roman law) formed the foundation of canon law; (iii) in the Netherlands it was the (codification / reception) of Roman law that caused the creation of what became known as Roman-Dutch law; (iv) the writings of the Roman-Dutch jurists Hugo de Groot and Johannes Voet form part of our (common law / customary law).
Oct/Nov 2012, Q2(b)3 marks
This question on legal history and legal families is worth 10 marks in total. Using criteria such as style and technique, ideology, and economic elements, three major legal families can be identified. Name these three legal families.
Oct/Nov 2012, Q2(c)3 marks
This question on legal history and legal families is worth 10 marks in total. Name the three components that make up our hybrid South African legal system.
May/Jun 2012, Q2(a)1 mark
This question deals with Roman law and the classification of legal families. The Corpus Iuris Civilis holds great significance in Roman law. Explain what is meant by the term Corpus Iuris Civilis.
May/Jun 2012, Q2(b)2 marks
This question deals with Roman law and the classification of legal families. Our legal system's history traces back to Roman times. Name the different periods into which our legal history can be divided (four blank lines are provided for the answer).
May/Jun 2012, Q2(c)2 marks
This question deals with Roman law and the classification of legal families. Identify the single most important characteristic that defines the common-law legal family. In addition, name two legal systems that fall within this common-law legal family.
May/Jun 2012, Q2(d)5 marks
This question deals with Roman law and the classification of legal families. State which legal family South African law belongs to, and provide reasons to support and justify your answer.
May/Jun 2012, Q52 marks · multiple choice
Section B contains 15 multiple-choice questions. For each question you must choose the ONE correct statement and mark it with an HB pencil on the mark-reading sheet supplied. Each question is worth TWO marks, giving a section total of 30 marks. Before marking your answers you must fill in the unique number 476637 on the mark-reading sheet, and you should read the instructions on that sheet carefully before completing it. Determine what the reception of Roman law caused in the Netherlands: (1) the creation of a common Western legal tradition; (2) the creation of a common European legal tradition; (3) the creation of the Roman-Dutch law; (4) the creation of the Dutch law.
May/Jun 2011, Q2.12 marks
State two factors that helped Roman law to survive after the Roman Empire split into two parts.
May/Jun 2011, Q2.22 marks
Hugo de Groot and Johannes Voet are referred to as the 'old authorities'. Identify who these two individuals are and explain why their work still matters to us today.
May/Jun 2011, Q2.32 marks
Draw a distinction between the single most important feature of the civil-law legal family and the single most important feature of the common-law legal family.
May/Jun 2011, Q2.44 marks
Give reasons why the South African legal system is regarded as a hybrid (mixed) legal system.
May/Jun 2011, Q72 marks · multiple choice
This section contains 25 multiple-choice questions. For each item you must select the ONE correct or best statement and mark it in HB pencil on the mark-reading sheet provided; each question is worth two marks. (Students writing ILW1501 should use unique number 497921; those writing the ILW1036 supplementary exam should use unique number 475753.) Several factors contributed to the reception of English law during the British occupation of the Cape between 1806 and 1910. Determine which of the following was NOT one of these contributing factors.
May/Jun 2011, Q82 marks · multiple choice
This section contains 25 multiple-choice questions. For each item you must select the ONE correct or best statement and mark it in HB pencil on the mark-reading sheet provided; each question is worth two marks. (Students writing ILW1501 should use unique number 497921; those writing the ILW1036 supplementary exam should use unique number 475753.) Determine which option gives an example of a country or countries in which the civil-law legal family applies.
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