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1			Common law is essentially based on:
			A)	precedents created by previous cases.
			B)	regulations of the European Community.
			C)	legislation passed by the Parliament.
			D)	legislation passed by local courts.
2			Which of the following is NOT part of the process of contract formation?
			A)	offer
			B)	intention to create legal relations
			C)	tort
			D)	acceptance
3			An offer must be distinguished from a mere invitation to customers to buy a product. The latter is referred to as:
			A)	intention to create legal relations
			B)	request for information
			C)	application for service
			D)	invitation to treat
4			A term which is not specifically spelt out in a contract, but is nevertheless incorporated into it is referred to as a:
			A)	implied term
			B)	extraneous term
			C)	express term
			D)	explicit term
5			The Trade Descriptions Act provides consumers with a remedy which can best be described as:
			A)	an impartial remedy
			B)	a civil law remedy
			C)	a statutory remedy
			D)	a remedy based on reconciliation
6			Which of the following represents a form of non-contractual liability?
			A)	a manufacturer of cars responsible to a customer for faulty paintwork
			B)	the post office responsible for the loss of a customer’s parcel
			C)	a night club disturbing nearby residents with noise
			D)	failure by a mail order company to deliver goods
7			Within the UK, the highest court of appeal is:
			A)	the High Court
			B)	a Small Claims Court
			C)	a Magistrates Court
			D)	the House of Lords
8			In the UK, local authorities seek to monitor compliance with consumer legislation and to prosecute offending companies. The units which do this are referred to as:
			A)	Directors of Fair Trading
			B)	Office of Fair Trading
			C)	Fair Trading Department
			D)	Trading Standards Department
9			Which of the following statements is NOT true about a contract of employment?
			A)	A verbal agreement is sufficient
			B)	The contract need not specify hours of work and pay and conditions, but instead can refer to another document for clarification of these points
			C)	The terms of contract cannot be altered until both parties have discussed and agreed the new conditions.
			D)	It must be in writing
10			Which of the following is NOT specifically a substantive right incorporated into UK legislation through the Human Rights Act?
			A)	a right to life
			B)	a right to liberty and security of the person
			C)	a fair trial for all individuals involved in a contract dispute
			D)	a fair balance of power between consumers and business organisations