Introduction to Law & Vietnamese Legal System - Mid-term Practice Exam
Thông tin đề
- Môn
- Business Law / Introduction to Legal Systems
- Kỳ thi
- University
- Số câu
- 50 câu
- Thời gian
- 60 phút
- Đáp án
- ✓ Có giải thích
Nội dung đề (50 câu)
- Câu 1.
Under Vietnamese civil law, when a party fails to fulfill its contractual obligations, which of the following is considered a legal remedy (responsibility)?
- A.
Negotiation between the parties
- B.
Specific performance of the contract
- C.
Mediation by a third party
- D.
Public announcement of the breach
- A.
- Câu 2.
According to the hierarchy of legal documents in Vietnam, which document holds the highest legal authority?
- A.
Ordinance
- B.
Decree
- C.
Constitution
- D.
Circular
- A.
- Câu 3.
Which of the following countries follows the Common Law legal system?
- A.
France
- B.
Germany
- C.
Vietnam
- D.
United States
- A.
- Câu 4.
The doctrine of "stare decisis" in Common Law requires that:
- A.
Judges may freely ignore previous decisions
- B.
Decisions made by higher courts are binding on lower courts
- C.
Only criminal cases follow precedents
- D.
Each judge decides independently without reference to past cases
- A.
- Câu 5.
Which of the following is the sacred holy book of Islam and a primary source of Shariah?
- A.
The Sunnah
- B.
The Ijma
- C.
The Hadith
- D.
The Koran (Qur'an)
- A.
- Câu 6.
In Common Law, "ratio decidendi" refers to:
- A.
The non-binding comments of a judge
- B.
The binding reasoning behind a court's decision
- C.
The official written judgment of a court
- D.
The procedural history of a case
- A.
- Câu 7.
Substantive law is best described as law that:
- A.
Governs the process of settling disputes in court
- B.
Defines the rights and obligations of parties
- C.
Regulates arbitration rules only
- D.
Applies only to criminal cases
- A.
- Câu 8.
Which of the following is an example of procedural law in Vietnam?
- A.
Civil Code
- B.
Criminal Code
- C.
Code of Civil Procedure
- D.
Law on Enterprises
- A.
- Câu 9.
In a criminal case, the standard of proof required is:
- A.
Balance of probabilities
- B.
Preponderance of evidence
- C.
Beyond reasonable doubt
- D.
Clear and convincing evidence
- A.
- Câu 10.
Which of the following best describes the inquisitorial system?
- A.
The plaintiff plays the dominant role in presenting evidence
- B.
The judge plays an active role in developing the case and confirming evidence
- C.
The jury decides all questions of law
- D.
The defendant controls the proceedings
- A.
- Câu 11.
In Vietnam, which body has the authority to promulgate Ordinances?
- A.
The Government
- B.
The Prime Minister
- C.
The Standing Committee of the National Assembly
- D.
The President
- A.
- Câu 12.
In Vietnam, the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court has the authority to promulgate:
- A.
Decrees
- B.
Ordinances
- C.
Circulars
- D.
Laws
- A.
- Câu 13.
Which of the following is an example of delegated legislation in Vietnam?
- A.
The Constitution
- B.
Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP
- C.
Customary practice
- D.
Court precedents
- A.
- Câu 14.
When a specific legal provision cannot be found to settle a dispute in Vietnam, what is the first fallback source the court may refer to (after legislation)?
- A.
The Constitution
- B.
Customary practices (tục lệ)
- C.
International treaties
- D.
Precedents from other countries
- A.
- Câu 15.
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Civil Law systems?
- A.
Codified legal rules
- B.
Based on Roman Law
- C.
Judge-made law as the primary source of law
- D.
Used in continental European countries
- A.
- Câu 16.
In Vietnam, an "Order" is promulgated by:
- A.
The Prime Minister
- B.
The President of Vietnam
- C.
The National Assembly
- D.
The Chief Justice
- A.
- Câu 17.
In arbitration proceedings, the parties are typically referred to as:
- A.
Plaintiff and defendant
- B.
Claimant and respondent
- C.
Prosecutor and accused
- D.
Appellant and appellee
- A.
- Câu 18.
In Vietnamese criminal proceedings, the term used for the accused person is:
- A.
Bị đơn (defendant)
- B.
Bị can (suspect)
- C.
Bị cáo (accused)
- D.
Nguyên đơn (plaintiff)
- A.
- Câu 19.
A "tort" in civil law is best described as:
- A.
A breach of a contractual obligation
- B.
A civil wrong committed outside of a contract
- C.
A criminal offense punishable by imprisonment
- D.
A type of legislative act
- A.
- Câu 20.
Which court hears a case for the very first time?
- A.
Appellate court (Tòa thúc phẩm)
- B.
First-instance court
- C.
Supreme People's Court
- D.
Cassation court (Giám đốc thẩm)
- A.
- Câu 21.
"Tái thẩm" (retrial) in Vietnamese procedural law occurs when:
- A.
A party appeals within the legal time limit
- B.
The appellate court issues its binding judgment
- C.
New evidence emerges that may change the outcome of a legally effective judgment
- D.
The Chief Justice reviews administrative matters
- A.
- Câu 22.
A "solicitor" in the Common Law system primarily:
- A.
Represents clients in court hearings as an advocate
- B.
Provides legal advice, reviews contracts, and handles case research
- C.
Serves as a judge in court proceedings
- D.
Drafts legislation in Parliament
- A.
- Câu 23.
In Common Law, "obiter dicta" refers to:
- A.
The binding reasoning of a decision
- B.
Non-binding comments by a judge that are persuasive but not authoritative
- C.
The official written judgment of a court
- D.
A type of binding precedent
- A.
- Câu 24.
For a customary practice (tục lệ) to become applicable law in Vietnam, all of the following conditions must be met EXCEPT:
- A.
It clearly defines the rights and obligations of parties
- B.
It is well recognized and applied in a certain area
- C.
It is published and repeated over time
- D.
It has been formally approved by the National Assembly
- A.
- Câu 25.
The principle of good faith (thiện chí) in contract law means that:
- A.
Parties can act purely in their own self-interest
- B.
Parties must act honestly and fairly in their dealings
- C.
Parties must always sign contracts in person
- D.
Parties can change contract terms at any time
- A.
- Câu 26.
The principle of party autonomy in civil law allows parties to:
- A.
Ignore any law they wish
- B.
Freely determine the content of their contracts within legal limits
- C.
Avoid all contractual obligations
- D.
Choose any court regardless of jurisdiction
- A.
- Câu 27.
Which of the following is the LOWEST in the hierarchy of legal sources in Vietnam when settling a civil dispute?
- A.
The Constitution
- B.
Legislation passed by the National Assembly
- C.
Equity (lẽ công bằng)
- D.
Customary practices
- A.
- Câu 28.
A "Resolution" in Vietnam can be promulgated by which of the following?
- A.
The President of Vietnam
- B.
Individual ministers
- C.
The Council of Judges of the Supreme People's Court
- D.
The Governor of the State Bank
- A.
- Câu 29.
An "official letter" (công văn) in the Vietnamese legal system is best described as:
- A.
A binding legislative document
- B.
An administrative document that is generally not binding
- C.
A type of court judgment
- D.
A form of delegated legislation
- A.
- Câu 30.
Under Gia Rai customary law in Vietnam, if a husband passes away leaving young children and property, the property and children are typically managed through:
- A.
The husband's family exclusively
- B.
The wife's family, with the youngest son holding inheritance rights
- C.
The local People's Committee
- D.
The state government
- A.
- Câu 31.
In civil law, the state is typically the third party in:
- A.
Civil cases
- B.
Criminal cases
- C.
Commercial arbitration
- D.
Family disputes
- A.
- Câu 32.
The Vietnamese People's Procuracy (Viện Kiểm sát Nhân dân) is responsible for:
- A.
Drafting legislation in the National Assembly
- B.
Prosecuting criminal cases and controlling judicial activities
- C.
Issuing decrees in the Government
- D.
Managing the court system administratively
- A.
- Câu 33.
In the Vietnamese court system, "Hội thẩm nhân dân" (lay judges) are:
- A.
Required to hold law degrees
- B.
Qualified members of the community who represent the people
- C.
Senior judges of the Supreme Court
- D.
Members of the National Assembly's judiciary committee
- A.
- Câu 34.
In arbitration, the parties typically have the right to:
- A.
Use only Vietnamese as the language of proceedings
- B.
Choose the language of proceedings and the place of arbitration
- C.
Have the proceedings heard by a jury
- D.
Avoid paying any fees
- A.
- Câu 35.
When a new precedent conflicts with an older precedent in a Common Law system, what generally happens?
- A.
The older precedent always prevails
- B.
The new precedent prevails and the old one is removed
- C.
Both precedents remain equally binding
- D.
The case is automatically sent to Parliament
- A.
- Câu 36.
In Vietnam, the head of the Government Office (Văn phòng Chính phủ) holds the title of:
- A.
Chief Justice
- B.
Minister-Chairman (Bộ trưởng, Chủ nhiệm)
- C.
Inspector General
- D.
Governor
- A.
- Câu 37.
According to the course material, when there is no specific law governing an issue and no customary practice, the court may apply:
- A.
Foreign laws directly
- B.
Analogous law (provisions from similar legal rules)
- C.
Decisions from foreign courts
- D.
Religious principles
- A.
- Câu 38.
In Vietnamese law, the principle that allows people to do anything not prohibited by law is known as:
- A.
Principle of good faith
- B.
Principle of party autonomy
- C.
Principle that 'what is not prohibited is permitted'
- D.
Principle of equality
- A.
- Câu 39.
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between customary practice and legislation in Vietnam?
- A.
Customary practice always prevails over legislation
- B.
Legislation prevails over customary practice in case of conflict
- C.
They are always equal in legal force
- D.
Customary practice supersedes the Constitution
- A.
- Câu 40.
A "barrister" in the Common Law system is a lawyer who:
- A.
Provides legal advice and reviews contracts only
- B.
Argues cases in court as an advocate
- C.
Serves as a judge in court
- D.
Drafts legislation in Parliament
- A.
- Câu 41.
True or False: Under Vietnamese civil law, if a party does not fulfill its obligations, it will be subject to legal responsibilities (remedies).
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 42.
True or False: Precedents (án lệ) are listed in Article 4 of the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents as a form of delegated legislation in Vietnam.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 43.
True or False: The Civil Code of Vietnam has a broader governing scope than a specific law such as the Law on Enterprises.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 44.
True or False: The Vietnamese Constitution is the highest legal document in the country's legal hierarchy.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 45.
True or False: The Prime Minister of Vietnam has the authority to promulgate decrees.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 46.
True or False: In Vietnam, ordinances rank below legislation (laws) in the legal hierarchy.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 47.
True or False: Customary practices can be applied by Vietnamese courts when there is no specific law governing a particular issue.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 48.
True or False: Vietnam follows the Common Law legal system.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 49.
True or False: The doctrine of "stare decisis" is applied uniformly in both Common Law and Civil Law countries.
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
- Câu 50.
True or False: In a civil case in Vietnam, the standard of proof required is "beyond reasonable doubt."
- A.
Đúng / True
- B.
Sai / False
- A.
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