Question 1: The two major sources of law in Singapore are legislation and the common law. Which statement best describes these two sources? (2 marks)

A. Legislation refers to statues passed by Parliament, whereas common law refers to the judicial precedent of cases decided in court.

B. Legislation refers to statutes passed by Parliament, whereas common law refers to subsidiary legislation enacted by government agencies.

C. Legislation refers to laws decided by Parliament, whereas common law refers to laws decided by the courts.

D. Legislation is the creation of laws by the countrys rulers, whereas the common law refers to laws created by the common people.

Question 2: What is the distinction between Criminal Proceedings and Civil Proceedings? (2 marks)

A. Criminal proceedings are concerned with forbidding certain kinds of wrongful conduct punishing those who perpetuate it, while civil proceedings are concerned with regulating private rights and obligations between the parties.

B. Criminal proceedings are concerned with forbidding certain kinds of wrongful conduct punishing those who perpetuate it, while civil proceedings are concerned with regulating the rights of those in the civil service.

C. There is no distinction between Criminal Proceedings and Civil Proceedings because both are heard in the same courts of law.

D. The distinction lies in the fact that in Criminal Proceedings, the person found guilty of an offence will be sent to jail, while in Civil Proceedings, the person found guilty will be fined.

Question 3: Which court hears cases where the monetary value of the matter in dispute is above $250,000? (2 marks)

A. Magistrates Court.

B. The High Court.

C. District Court.

D. Court of Appeal.

Question 4: Which is the costliest method (in terms of time and cost) of resolving business disputes in Singapore? (2 marks)

A. Mediation.

B. Arbitration.

C. Small Claims Tribunal.

D. Litigation.

Question 5: Which statement best describes the difference between an offer and an invitation to treat? (2 marks)

A. An offer is an unequivocal statement of a willingness to be bound, while an invitation to treat is an invitation to the other party to make the offer.

B. An offer is a written statement of a willingness to be bound, while an invitation to treat is an invitation to the other party to make the offer.

C. An offer is either a written or oral statement of a willingness to be bound, while an invitation to treat is an invitation to the other party to enjoy a treat at the expense of the offeror.

D. An offer is a statement of a willingness to be bound, while an invitation to treat is an assumption that the other party is willing to be bound.