Question 1

Societies that have no written language are collectively referred to as preliterate societies.

Accepted Answer

Preliterate societies are those that do not have a written language or script and rely on oral tradition for communication and the preservation of their cultures and histories.

Question 2

Rape was one of the most common crimes among the Inuit when they lived in nomadic bands.

Accepted Answer

Historically, among the Inuit, rape was not one of the most common crimes when they lived in nomadic bands. Their societies had strict social norms and a strong sense of community, which helped to mitigate such behaviors.

Question 3

Used by the Inuits, a song duel involved the participants hurling sung insults at one another.

Accepted Answer

A song duel was a traditional Inuit conflict resolution method where opponents would engage in a public contest of creatively insulting each other through song, often in front of the community to settle disputes.

Question 4

The power of whipping in preliterate societies was so strong that this form of punishment sometimes resulted in the offender taking his own life.

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Question 5

In the Huron tribe, execution for witchcraft could only be done with the consent of the victim.

Accepted Answer

In the Huron tribe, execution for witchcraft did not require the consent of the victim; it was a community decision based on the belief in the threat posed by witchcraft.

Question 6

The term unwritten is used to distinguish common law's origin in the customs of the people as formalized by judges from the written or statutory laws of the civil tradition, which were imposed on citizens from above.

Accepted Answer

Common law, originating from customs and judicial decisions, is often contrasted with civil law systems where laws are primarily written and codified, indicating that common law evolves through the decisions of judges and courts, reflecting the practices and customs of the society.

Question 7

In regards to precedent, solitary dimension means that lower courts in their deliberations should always consider decisions made by higher courts.

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Question 8

Common law is the most pervasive legal tradition in the world.

Accepted Answer

Civil law is the most pervasive legal tradition in the world, covering most of Europe, South America, and parts of Asia and Africa. Common law is primarily found in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries once part of the British Empire.

Question 9

Published in 1804, the Napoleonic Code became the blueprint for all subsequent civil law codes.

Accepted Answer

The Napoleonic Code, established in 1804, significantly influenced the development of civil law codes around the world, serving as a model for many countries' legal systems.

Question 10

According to the text, France's system of law comes closest to the civil law prototype.

Accepted Answer

France's legal system is indeed based on civil law, which is characterized by written statutes and codes, making it a close representation of the civil law prototype.

Question 11

In France, to protect the accused from adverse publicity, criminal investigations are conducted in secret.

Accepted Answer

In France, criminal investigations are conducted under the principle of "secret de l'instruction," which means that the investigation phase is kept secret to protect the privacy of the accused and to ensure the integrity of the investigation.

Question 12

A French investigation takes place under the presumption of guilt.

Accepted Answer

A French investigation, like in many legal systems, operates under the presumption of innocence, meaning that the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Question 13

In a French jury trial, guilt or innocence is determined by an open ballot.

Accepted Answer

In a French jury trial, guilt or innocence is determined by a secret ballot, not an open one, to ensure the jurors' decisions are made without undue influence.

Question 14

The French Cour de Cassation court sits in six chambers, each with 15 judges.

Accepted Answer

The question states that the French Cour de Cassation court sits in six chambers, each with 15 judges. This means that there are a total of 6 * 15 = 90 judges in the court.

Question 15

Socialist law is the only system of law that considers itself a temporary anachronism devoted to its own demise.

Accepted Answer

Socialist law, particularly in Marxist theory, is seen as a temporary system that aims to wither away as society progresses towards a classless, stateless society where law as a tool of class oppression becomes unnecessary.

Question 16

In China, the evidence fabrication code specifically targets defense attorneys.

Accepted Answer

The evidence fabrication code in China specifically targets defense attorneys by criminalizing the fabrication of evidence by defense attorneys, while not criminalizing the fabrication of evidence by prosecutors.

Question 17

A criminal trial in China may be held in front of what is known as a collegial bench, composed of one to three professional judges and two to four laypeople's assessors.

Accepted Answer

In China, criminal trials can indeed be held in front of a collegial bench, which combines professional judges and lay assessors (referred to as people's assessors in China) to ensure that the judgment reflects both the legal perspective and the societal viewpoint.

Question 18

In China, a sentence to a lifetime of hard labor is imposed when, in the court's opinion, the defendant is beyond rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

In China, the legal system does not impose a sentence specifically termed "lifetime of hard labor." While life imprisonment can be a sentence, the concept of "hard labor" for life as a distinct legal penalty does not exist in the current legal framework.

Question 19

The Basic People's Court is a Chinese court that operates at the prefecture (multicounty) level.

Accepted Answer

The Basic People's Court in China operates at the county or district level, not at the prefecture level.

Question 20

Islamic countries vary in the level of their adherence to strict Biblical interpretations.

Accepted Answer

Islamic countries adhere to the Quran, not the Bible, as their religious text.

Quiz 14: Comparative Law: Law in Other Cultures