Gorean Law Proficiency Test: The Magistrate's Role
Beginner Level
A Gorean Magistrate is primarily a judge who presides over legal cases and pronounces judgments.
True
An Advocate is the person who is ultimately responsible for making the final decision in a trial.
False (The Magistrate is the judge, responsible for the final decision.)
In a trial, an Advocate's duty is to the city's law, while a Magistrate's duty is to their client.
False (A Magistrate's duty is to the law, while an Advocate's is to their client.)
What is the primary duty of an Advocate in a criminal trial? a) Presiding over the case. b) Representing the accused. c) Pronouncing a verdict. d) Enforcing the sentence.
b) Representing the accused.
A Magistrate's main duty is to enforce the will of the Ubar through martial law.
False (This is the role of the Warrior Caste.)
Who has the final say in a legal dispute between two citizens? a) The High Council. b) A Magistrate. c) A Litigator. d) The Ubar.
b) A Magistrate.
A Magistrate's office is primarily used for: a) Training new warriors. b) Conducting trials and administrative work. c) Overseeing the city's defenses. d) Managing the city's finances.
b) Conducting trials and administrative work.
A Magistrate is not allowed to ask a question during a trial.
False (A Magistrate may ask clarifying questions to ensure they understand the case.)
Which of these is a duty of an Advocate? a) Ruling on the admissibility of evidence. b) Conducting legal research for a case. c) Pronouncing a verdict. d) Maintaining order in the courtroom.
b) Conducting legal research for a case.
A Magistrate is responsible for ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to be heard in a trial.
True
Which of the following is a primary duty of a Magistrate? a) Calling witnesses to support a client's defense. b) Interpreting city laws to resolve a dispute. c) Negotiating a prisoner's ransom with a foreign city. d) Serving as a representative of the city's ruler.
b) Interpreting city laws to resolve a dispute.
Who is responsible for raising objections during a trial? a) The Magistrate. b) The defendant. c) The Advocate. d) The Scribe.
c) The Advocate.
A Magistrate who is also a moderator can use an IM as evidence in a trial.
False (IMs are OOC and are not valid evidence in an IC trial.)
Which of these is a duty of a Magistrate? a) To give legal advice to a client. b) To take a fee from a client. c) To maintain order in the courtroom. d) To help a client prepare their case.
c) To maintain order in the courtroom.
A Magistrate can change a city law without a decree from the Ubar or High Council.
False (Only an Ubar or the High Council can change a law.)
Intermediate Level
The most heinous crime on Gor is: a) Murder. b) The theft of a Home Stone. c) Treason. d) Rape of a free woman.
b) The theft of a Home Stone.
A Magistrate must have the ability to fight with a sword.
False (While some may carry a concealed blade, their primary duty is intellectual.)
What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? a) A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer. b) A Magistrate is a Scribe, while a Litigator is not. c) A Magistrate's duty is to their client, while a Litigator's duty is to the city. d) A Magistrate's job is to enforce laws, while a Litigator's job is to break them.
a) A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.
A Magistrate's judgment can be overruled by: a) A citizen. b) A Litigator. c) The Ubar. d) A Scribe.
c) The Ubar.
A Magistrate must be able to entertain two conflicting ideas at the same time.
True
What is the penalty for a slave claiming caste? a) Torture. b) Death. c) Enslavement. d) A severe beating.
b) Death.
Which of these is a duty of a High Magistrate? a) To manage the city's treasury. b) To oversee the day-to-day operations of the city's court system. c) To represent the Scribes Caste on the City Council. d) To advise the Ubar on military matters.
b) To oversee the day-to-day operations of the city's court system.
What is the penalty for a slave striking a free person? a) A fine. b) A beating. c) A punishment determined by the slave's owner. d) Torture then death.
d) Torture then death.
A Magistrate is not legally permitted to do which of the following? a) To order the arrest of a citizen. b) To change a city law. c) To demand that a free woman prove she is not a slave. d) To order a slave's testimony be taken under torture.
b) To change a city law.
The most important skill for a Magistrate is: a) The ability to fight with a sword. b) The ability to be impartial. c) The ability to read and write without flaw. d) The ability to speak for hours without pause.
b) The ability to be impartial.
What is the primary reason that a free woman can be subjected to enslavement? a) A man's desire for her. b) A Magistrate's ruling. c) A crime or debt. d) All of the above.
c) A crime or debt.
Who is responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim? a) A citizen. b) An Advocate. c) The city's ruler. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
A Magistrate's first duty is to: a) Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case. b) Find a creative punishment for the accused. c) Ensure that a slave's testimony is taken under torture. d) Contact the Ubar for instructions.
a) Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case.
A Magistrate's authority to make a legal decision is limited by: a) The laws of the city. b) The personal wealth of the Magistrate. c) The authority of the Ubar. d) All of the above.
a) The laws of the city.
What is the penalty for a slave striking a free person? a) A fine. b) A beating. c) A punishment determined by the slave's owner. d) Torture then death.
d) Torture then death.
Advanced Level
Which of the following is not a duty of a Magistrate? a) To administer the oath to a citizen. b) To advise a citizen on a legal matter. c) To oversee a duel between two warriors. d) To enforce a legal sentence.
b) To advise a citizen on a legal matter.
Who is responsible for determining which laws apply in a given case? a) The Advocate. b) A Magistrate. c) The Accuser. d) The Head of the Scribe Caste.
b) A Magistrate.
The most important skill for a Magistrate is: a) The ability to fight with a sword. b) The ability to be impartial. c) The ability to read and write without flaw. d) The ability to speak for hours without pause.
b) The ability to be impartial.
A Gorean Magistrate who is also a moderator would have to use both OOC rules and IC laws to deal with which of these situations? a) A man's private dispute with his companion over a contract. b) A female slave who refuses to speak to a free person. c) A thief who is caught with a stolen lute. d) An assassin who is caught trying to enter a city.
b) A female slave who refuses to speak to a free person.
Which of the following is not a duty of a Magistrate? a) To administer the oath to a citizen. b) To advise a citizen on a legal matter. c) To oversee a duel between two warriors. d) To enforce a legal sentence.
b) To advise a citizen on a legal matter.
Who would be responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim? a) A citizen. b) An Advocate. c) The city's ruler. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
When a Magistrate is presented with a case, their first duty is to: a) Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case. b) Find a creative punishment for the accused. c) Ensure that a slave's testimony is taken under torture. d) Contact the Ubar for instructions.
a) Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case.
Which of the following is a duty of an Advocate? a) To administer the oath to a citizen. b) To counsel a client on the best legal options. c) To decide if a case should be heard in court. d) To enforce a legal sentence.
b) To counsel a client on the best legal options.
What is the primary difference between an Advocate and a Litigator? a) A Litigator is a Scribe, while an Advocate is not. b) A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases. c) A Litigator is a sub-caste of the Merchant Caste, while an Advocate is not. d) A Litigator is a judge, while an Advocate is a legal representative.
b) A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases.
In a Gorean trial, who would typically speak on behalf of the city to prosecute a criminal case? a) A City Litigator. b) A Magistrate. c) A City Scribe. d) The Ubar or Administrator.
a) A City Litigator.
What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? a) A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer. b) A Magistrate's job is to enforce laws, while a Litigator's job is to break them. c) A Magistrate's primary duty is to the law, while a Litigator's is to their client. d) A Magistrate is a man, while a Litigator is a woman.
a) A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.
Which of these is the most important for a Magistrate when sentencing a criminal? a) The criminal's social standing. b) The criminal's caste. c) The sentence's book-based authenticity and practicality in an SL context. d) The criminal's reputation.
c) The sentence's book-based authenticity and practicality in an SL context.
A Magistrate's authority to make a legal decision is not limited by: a) The laws of the city. b) The personal wealth of the Magistrate. c) The authority of the Ubar. d) The caste of the Magistrate.
b) The personal wealth of the Magistrate.
Who would be responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim? a) A citizen. b) An Advocate. c) The city's ruler. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
When a Magistrate is presented with a case, their first duty is to: a) Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case. b) Find a creative punishment for the accused. c) Ensure that a slave's testimony is taken under torture. d) Contact the Ubar for instructions.
a) Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case.
Which of the following is a duty of an Advocate? a) To administer the oath to a citizen. b) To counsel a client on the best legal options. c) To decide if a case should be heard in court. d) To enforce a legal sentence.
b) To counsel a client on the best legal options.
What is the primary difference between an Advocate and a Litigator? a) A Litigator is a Scribe, while an Advocate is not. b) A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases. c) A Litigator is a sub-caste of the Merchant Caste, while an Advocate is not. d) A Litigator is a judge, while an Advocate is a legal representative.
b) A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases.
In a Gorean trial, who would typically speak on behalf of the city to prosecute a criminal case? a) A City Litigator. b) A Magistrate. c) A City Scribe. d) The Ubar or Administrator.
a) A City Litigator.
What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? a) A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer. b) A Magistrate's job is to enforce laws, while a Litigator's job is to break them. c) A Magistrate's primary duty is to the law, while a Litigator's is to their client. d) A Magistrate is a man, while a Litigator is a woman.
a) A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.
Which of these is the most important for a Magistrate when sentencing a criminal? a) The criminal's social standing. b) The criminal's caste. c) The sentence's book-based authenticity and practicality in an SL context. d) The criminal's reputation.
c) The sentence's book-based authenticity and practicality in an SL context.
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