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Secondary revision · Civic Education - G10

Introduction to Family Law

Question 1 of 100 Grade: Ten - G10
Q1
Marriage is a legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife. It creates the social status of:
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About this topic

Master the basic legal framework governing family relationships in Zambia with this essential Grade 10 Civic Education topic. Understand how the law regulates marriage, parental responsibilities, and family obligations to protect vulnerable members and maintain social order. This comprehensive module covers the distinction between statutory marriage (under the Marriage Act) and customary marriage (following traditional practices), including their legal recognition and requirements. Learn about basic concepts of parental responsibility, child maintenance, and protection of family members' rights. Explore how family law balances cultural traditions with universal principles of justice and human rights. Through practical examples and ECZ-aligned practice questions, you'll develop foundational knowledge of legal principles that affect family life. This topic provides crucial awareness of legal protections available to family members and the responsibilities that come with family relationships.

What you'll practise (50 questions)

  1. Marriage is a legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife. It creates the social status of:
  2. A wife who is not educated and not skilled brings to the union an inability to earn a living. This is called:
  3. In Zambia, there are only two types of marriages recognized by law: statutory and:
  4. A marriage contracted under customary practices is called:
  5. A voluntary union of one wife and one husband for life, excluding all others, is called:
  6. In a statutory marriage, the parties intending to marry should be of what age?
  7. The notice of intention to marry made on a prescribed form to the registrar of marriages is called:
  8. The actual wedding ceremony following laid down rituals is called:
  9. Relationships which are prohibited by law to enter into a marriage are known as:
  10. The crime of marrying another person while still legally married to someone else is called:
  11. A marriage without a legal standing right from the beginning is called a:
  12. A marriage which is initially valid but later invalidated by the court of law is called:
  13. If a child born in a marriage is not the husband's child, the marriage can be considered:
  14. In Zambia, the Local Court Act of 1991 provides for maintenance after divorce in what type of marriage?
  15. A temporary divorce certificate given to a couple is called:
  16. A permanent divorce certificate granted after six weeks is called:
  17. The payment made after divorce to enable a spouse and children survive is called:
  18. The act that permits children born out of wedlock to claim maintenance from their male parent is:
  19. When a divorce occurs in a customary marriage, the woman usually gets compensation unless:
  20. The law that provides for the adoption of children in Zambia is the:
  21. An infant is defined as a child less than what age for adoption purposes?
  22. Which of the following is NOT a condition for adoption in Zambia?
  23. When someone dies without leaving a will, they are said to have died:
  24. A declaration normally in writing stating how a person wants their property distributed after death is called:
  25. A person who dies after leaving a will is said to have died:
  26. In a polygamous marriage, how is the 20% spouse share distributed under the Intestate Succession Act?
  27. What percentage of the estate goes to the children under the Intestate Succession Act?
  28. Under the Intestate Succession Act, what percentage of the estate goes to the parents of the deceased?
  29. A person who is legally appointed to act on behalf of the state in handling matters of the deceased person is called:
  30. Under the Intestate Succession Act, what percentage of the estate goes to dependants?
  31. The Act of 1989 that provides for the distribution of property when someone dies without a will is the:
  32. The Intestate Succession Act (1989) was enacted to facilitate ways of ensuring adequate financial and property sharing for surviving spouses, children, and:
  33. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 50% of the estate goes to the children. If there are no children, this share goes to:
  34. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 20% of the estate goes to the surviving spouse. If there is no spouse, this share goes to:
  35. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 20% goes to the parents. If there are no parents, this share is shared between:
  36. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 10% goes to dependants. If there are no dependants, this share goes to:
  37. A will is a declaration that outlines how finances and property of a deceased person should be distributed among:
  38. The Intestate Succession Act (1989) was enacted to facilitate ways of ensuring adequate financial and property sharing for surviving spouses, children, and:
  39. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 50% of the estate goes to the children. If there are no children, this share goes to:
  40. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 20% of the estate goes to the surviving spouse. If there is no spouse, this share goes to:
  41. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 20% goes to the parents. If there are no parents, this share is shared between:
  42. Under the Intestate Succession Act, 10% goes to dependants. If there are no dependants, this share goes to:
  43. A will is a declaration that outlines how finances and property of a deceased person should be distributed among:
  44. The Intestate Succession Act does NOT include the following as beneficiaries:
  45. The Intestate Succession Act does NOT include the following as beneficiaries:
  46. The Zambian government has enacted the Intestate Succession Act to protect widows and orphans. The Act provides for:
  47. What is a family?
  48. What is a nuclear family?
  49. What is an extended family?
  50. What is a single-headed family?

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