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What is the highest legal norm in France to which all others must conform?

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How are legally capable and incapable persons distinguished in civil law? (Multiple answers possible)

Non-emancipated minors are legally incapable and must be represented by their parents or a guardian

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All adults are legally capable without exception

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Adults can never be legally incapable

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Adults under curatorship retain some autonomy but must be assisted for certain important acts

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Adults under guardianship are treated like minors and must be represented for all civil acts

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Which courts in France have jurisdiction to judge crimes? (Multiple answers possible)

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What does the principle of presumption of innocence mean in criminal law? (Multiple answers possible)

The burden of proof rests on the prosecution, not the accused

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Any person is presumed innocent until their guilt has been legally established

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The accused must always prove they did not commit the offense

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Any person accused of an offense is considered guilty until they prove their innocence

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The presumption of innocence principle does not exist in French law

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What are the three types of criminal offenses in French law? (Multiple answers possible)

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What is the role of the Court of Cassation in France?

It judges the most serious crimes as a last resort

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It verifies that judicial decisions are made in accordance with the law and ensures a uniform interpretation of the law by other judicial courts

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It settles disputes between citizens and the administration

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It is the highest criminal court in Europe

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It ensures laws comply with the Constitution

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What is the main difference between a natural person (personne physique) and a legal entity (personne morale)?

Legal entities do not have a nationality

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A legal entity is necessarily a company

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A natural person cannot own property

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A natural person always has more rights than a legal entity

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A natural person is a human being, whereas a legal entity is created by law

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What is the main function of a public prosecutor (magistrate of the prosecution or magistrat du parquet in French)?

Requests the application of the law on behalf of society

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Defends only the interests of the accused

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Assists citizens with legal procedures

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Issues judicial decisions

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Drafts contracts for businesses

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What is the difference between a movable (biens meubles) and an immovable (biens immeubles) property?

A movable property can be moved by the sole muscular force of a human being

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Immovable properties can never be sold

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A movable property is only an item of value

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An immovable property can be moved by a machine

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An immovable property is always linked to a building

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What is the fundamental principle of criminal law that prevents punishing behavior not defined by law?

The principle of non-retroactivity

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The principle of legality of offenses and penalties

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The presumption of innocence

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The principle of adversarial procedure

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The principle of individualized sentencing

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