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Topical Assessment Questions

1. Damages are a common law remedy awarded in tort and are intended as compensation for a plaintiff's loss. In relation to the above statement, describe five categories of damages available to plaintiff.

2. Describe three matters in which African Customary Law can be applied.

3.outline four ways in which constitutions might be classified.

4. with regard to the doctrine of separation of powers, state four functions of the executive.

5.with regard to administrative law:

i. Explain the term "separation of power"

ii. Summarize three grounds upon which courts might interfere with the decisions of an administrative body.

6.a) Explain three advantages of the doctrine of separation of powers.

b) During legislation, a bill might either undergo assent person or referral. Summarise the process of presidential assent.

7. with reference to natural journal justice, highlight eight rights of n accused person in criminal proceedings.

8. Discuss four grounds of an application for judicial review.

9.a) Explain two ways in which independence of the judiciary is attained.

b) Describe the role of the three arms of government as envisaged in the doctrine of separation of powers.

10. In relation to the criminal law in your country, outline five rights of an arrested person.