Interpretation of Statue Quiz

#1. The object of interpretation is to determine

intent / will

meaning

interpretation

significance

#2. A statute which punishes wrongs is a

criminal statute

justice statute

punitive statute

penal statute

#3. Ejusdem generis means "of the

consistent form and function

identical category and classification

same kind and nature

similar type and character

#4. An amending statute is one

which modifies the earlier statute (Add, Del, Modify the Original)

that reinforces the existing law

that nullifies the previous law

that establishes a new law

#5. Noscitur a sociis means

Understanding from the context

Interpretation based on surrounding words

associated words

Deriving meaning from related terms

#6. The statutes are classified according to:

scope; authority; purpose; and outcome

duration; method; application; and object

impact; enforcement; reach; and effectiveness

form; content; context; and significance

#7. _________ construction is applied when conflicting portions are reconciled

Inconsistent

Harmonical

Consistent

Coherent

#8. Public statutes include examples such as the

Indian Penal Code (IPC); taxing statutes; and company laws

common law statutes; customary statutes; and conventional laws

civil statutes; administrative statutes; and regulatory laws

private statutes; personal statutes; and individual laws

#9. A statute which repeals an earlier statute is called a

canceling statute

overturning statute

repealing statute

abolishing statute

#10. Contemporaneous exposition law arises from

long usage

contemporary analysis

historical background

recent enactment

#11. Litera legis refers to the

letter of the law

spirit of the law

meaning of the law

interpretation of the law

#12. The law made by the legislature is known as

enacted law or statutory law

judicial law or judge-made law

administrative law or regulatory law

common law or customary law

#13. A rule of construction is deemed well-settled when there are principles of

harmonious construction

standardized analysis

consistent interpretation

uniform application

#14. A temporary statute is one where period of operation is til

abrogated

repealed

extended

amended

#15. The principle laid down in Lee vs. Knapp is the

Golden Rule

Platinum Rule

Bronze Rule

Silver Rule

#16. The Mischief rule was laid down in

Williams's Case

Hayden's Case

Smith's Case

Jones's Case

#17. Logical interpretation lays emphasis on the

letter of the law

words of the law

spirit of the law

interpretation of the law

#18. Non-obstante clause means

notwithstanding

nevertheless

except

regardless

#19. According to Maxwell; the statute made by the legislature is the

choice of the people

will of the state

preference of the government

voice of the nation

#20. Beneficial statutes are also called

community-friendly enactments

common good statutes

socio-welfare legislations

public interest laws

Interpretation of Statue Quiz

Results

#1. The object of interpretation is to determine

#2. A statute which punishes wrongs is a

#3. Ejusdem generis means "of the

#4. An amending statute is one

#5. Noscitur a sociis means

#6. The statutes are classified according to:

#7. _________ construction is applied when conflicting portions are reconciled

#8. Public statutes include examples such as the

#9. A statute which repeals an earlier statute is called a

#10. Contemporaneous exposition law arises from

#11. Litera legis refers to the

#12. The law made by the legislature is known as

#13. A rule of construction is deemed well-settled when there are principles of

#14. A temporary statute is one where period of operation is til

#15. The principle laid down in Lee vs. Knapp is the

#16. The Mischief rule was laid down in

#17. Logical interpretation lays emphasis on the

#18. Non-obstante clause means

#19. According to Maxwell; the statute made by the legislature is the

#20. Beneficial statutes are also called

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Results

#1. The object of interpretation is to determine

#2. A statute which punishes wrongs is a

#3. Ejusdem generis means "of the

#4. An amending statute is one

#5. Noscitur a sociis means

#6. The statutes are classified according to:

#7. _________ construction is applied when conflicting portions are reconciled

#8. Public statutes include examples such as the

#9. A statute which repeals an earlier statute is called a

#10. Contemporaneous exposition law arises from

#11. Litera legis refers to the

#12. The law made by the legislature is known as

#13. A rule of construction is deemed well-settled when there are principles of

#14. A temporary statute is one where period of operation is til

#15. The principle laid down in Lee vs. Knapp is the

#16. The Mischief rule was laid down in

#17. Logical interpretation lays emphasis on the

#18. Non-obstante clause means

#19. According to Maxwell; the statute made by the legislature is the

#20. Beneficial statutes are also called

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