What is the principle that judges are bound to follow previous court decisions?

Stare decisis

Res ipsa loquitur

Actus reus

Habeas corpus

What is the main purpose of equity in the legal system?

To provide fairness and justice in cases where common law falls short

To establish precedents for future cases

To interpret statutes and constitutions

To enforce criminal laws

Which court system is primarily responsible for developing and applying common law?

Appellate courts

Trial courts

Administrative courts

Constitutional courts

What is the key difference between common law and equity?

Common law focuses on legal rules, while equity focuses on principles of fairness

Common law is based on statutes, while equity is based on customs

Common law applies to criminal cases, while equity applies to civil cases

Common law is developed by legislatures, while equity is developed by judges

What is the role of a chancellor in equity?

To administer equitable justice and apply principles of fairness

To interpret statutes and constitutions

To enforce criminal laws

To preside over jury trials

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between common law and equity?

Equity supplements common law by providing additional remedies and principles of fairness

Equity replaces common law as the primary source of legal rules

Common law and equity are completely separate legal systems with no connection

Common law and equity have the same principles and remedies, but differ in their application

Which court system is responsible for resolving disputes based on equitable principles?

Chancery courts

Criminal courts

Appellate courts

Administrative courts

What is the purpose of precedent in common law?

To provide consistency and predictability in the legal system

To establish equitable remedies

To interpret statutes and constitutions

To enforce criminal laws

Which of the following is an example of a case where equity may be applied?

A dispute involving specific performance of a contract

A claim for compensatory damages in a personal injury case

A criminal trial for assault charges

A dispute over property ownership

A claim for punitive damages in a defamation case

What is the primary goal of common law?

To establish legal rules and principles based on precedent

To provide equitable remedies in all cases

To interpret statutes and constitutions

To enforce criminal laws

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between common law and statutes?

Statutes can modify or override common law principles

Common law is the only source of legal rules

Statutes are based on common law principles

Common law and statutes have no connection

What is the purpose of a dissenting opinion in a court case?

To express disagreement with the majority decision and provide alternative reasoning

To interpret statutes and constitutions

To enforce criminal laws

To preside over jury trials

Which of the following is an example of a remedy available in equity but not in common law?

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