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Secondary revision · Civic Education - G11

Sources of Law in Zambia

Question 1 of 59 Grade: Eleven - G11
Q1
The Zambia Legal Information Institute (ZamLII) provides free access to legal information. This helps to promote:
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About this topic

Explore the diverse origins of Zambia's legal system with this comprehensive Grade 11 Civic Education topic. Understand how different sources of law interact to create a coherent legal framework that governs society. This advanced module examines four primary sources: legislation (Acts of Parliament and subsidiary legislation), case law (judicial precedents), customary law (traditional practices), and received English law (common law and doctrines of equity). Learn about the hierarchy of legal sources with the Constitution as supreme law, and how conflicts between different sources are resolved. Discover how Zambia's legal system blends indigenous African traditions with inherited British common law principles. Through detailed analysis and ECZ-style questions, you'll develop sophisticated understanding of legal pluralism and its implications for justice administration.

What you'll practise (50 questions)

  1. The largest source of law in Zambia is ...
  2. Law is a set of rules which a society develops for itself to control the behavior of its members. Without law, society would experience:
  3. A legal system is a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws. The Zambian legal system is composed of:
  4. For a law to be good, it must be simple, comprehensive, certain, accessible, flexible, and based on:
  5. Zambia has a dual legal system, relying on English law and:
  6. Common law is law that started as customs common to all parts of England. It was codified by judges sent by:
  7. The largest source of law in Zambia is:
  8. Laws delegated to the executive wing of government to make laws as provided in an Act of Parliament are called:
  9. Case law, also known as law reports or judicial precedent, is based on how similar cases were decided by:
  10. Customary law is derived from customs and practices. Unlike statutory instruments, customary law is:
  11. The principle of Res Judicata means:
  12. Law is a set of rules which a society develops for itself to control the behavior of its members. Without law, society would experience:
  13. A legal system is a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws. The Zambian legal system is composed of:
  14. For a law to be good, it must be simple, comprehensive, certain, accessible, flexible, and based on:
  15. Zambia has a dual legal system, relying on English law and:
  16. Common law is law that started as customs common to all parts of England. It was codified by judges sent by:
  17. The largest source of law in Zambia is:
  18. Laws delegated to the executive wing of government to make laws as provided in an Act of Parliament are called:
  19. Case law, also known as law reports or judicial precedent, is based on how similar cases were decided by:
  20. Customary law is derived from customs and practices. Unlike statutory instruments, customary law is:
  21. The principle of Res Judicata means:
  22. A set of rules which a society develops to control the behavior of its members is known as:
  23. The Zambian legal system is described as dual because it relies on English law and:
  24. Laws enacted by Parliament are known as legislation. These include Acts of Parliament and the:
  25. The Zambian legal system is based on English common law and African customary law. This makes it a:
  26. Common law in Zambia originated from England and was developed through decisions made by judges in courts. This type of law is known as:
  27. Legislation is the largest source of law in Zambia. Laws made by Parliament are called:
  28. Delegated legislation, also known as subsidiary legislation, is made by the executive branch under powers given by an Act of Parliament. An example is:
  29. Customary law in Zambia is derived from the customs and traditions of different ethnic groups. It is recognized by the Constitution provided it is not:
  30. The Zambia Law Development Commission is responsible for reviewing and recommending reforms to the law. It was established under the:
  31. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) promotes the rule of law and provides legal education. LAZ was established under the:
  32. The Zambia Legal Information Institute (ZamLII) provides free access to legal information. This helps to promote:
  33. The Zambia Law Development Commission reviews and recommends reforms to the law. This ensures that the law is:
  34. The Zambia Law Development Commission has recommended reforms to the legal framework on gender-based violence. These reforms aim to:
  35. The Legal System in Zambia is based on English common law and African customary law. This dual legal system is recognized by the:
  36. English common law is based on judicial precedent, which means that courts follow previous decisions. This principle is known as:
  37. Legislation is the largest source of law in Zambia. Legislation includes Acts of Parliament and:
  38. Customary law in Zambia is derived from the customs and traditions of various ethnic groups. Customary law is recognized by the Constitution provided it is not:
  39. The Zambia Law Development Commission is responsible for reviewing and recommending reforms to the law. The Commission was established by an Act of Parliament in:
  40. The Legal Practitioners Act regulates the legal profession in Zambia. The Act provides for the establishment of the:
  41. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is responsible for regulating the legal profession and promoting the rule of law. LAZ was established in:
  42. The Legal Aid Board provides legal assistance to indigent persons. The Legal Aid Board was established in:
  43. The Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) provides training for lawyers. ZIALE was established in:
  44. The Zambian government has established the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) to regulate the legal profession. LAZ was established in:
  45. The Zambian government has established the Legal Aid Board to provide legal assistance to the poor. The Board provides:
  46. The Zambian government has established the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) to train lawyers. ZIALE was established in:
  47. The Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) outlines the procedures to be followed in criminal cases. The CPC provides for:
  48. The Penal Code in Zambia sets out the definitions of crimes and the penalties for their commission. The Penal Code was enacted in:
  49. The Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) outlines the procedures to be followed in criminal cases. The CPC was enacted in:
  50. The Evidence Act in Zambia sets out the rules of evidence to be followed in court proceedings. The Evidence Act was enacted in:

Answer each question above to see the correct answer and a full explanation.