A-Level Law Practice Questions - A-Level Law Exam - A-Level Law Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of law in England and Wales?

Acts of Parliament Common law (case law) Textbooks by leading academics Retained EU law

Correct Answer:

Textbooks by leading academics

Question 2

A statutory instrument is best described as which type of delegated legislation?

Law made by a government minister under powers given by an enabling Act Local rules made by a county council Emergency legislation made by the Privy Council in wartime Rules of court drafted by senior judges only

Correct Answer:

Law made by a government minister under powers given by an enabling Act

Question 3

Which rule of statutory interpretation was applied in Whiteley v Chappell (1868), where a defendant who impersonated a dead voter was found not guilty?

Literal rule Golden rule Mischief rule Purposive approach

Correct Answer:

Literal rule

Question 4

The mischief rule comes from which historical case?

Heydon's Case (1584) Pepper v Hart (1993) R v Allen (1872) Adler v George (1964)

Correct Answer:

Heydon's Case (1584)

Question 5

Which intrinsic aid would a judge use when interpreting a statute?

The long title and preamble of the Act Hansard reports of parliamentary debate Reports of the Law Commission A leading textbook on the subject

Correct Answer:

The long title and preamble of the Act

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