University of New Zealand.
B.A. Pass Examination, 1885.
Jurisprudence and Constitutional History.
Paper
b.
Constitutional Law and History.
Examiner:
W. A. Hunter, M.A., LL.D.
1. |
What were the political and social results of the dissolution of the monasteries? |
2. |
What illegal exactions of money were made by Henry VII. and Henry VIII.? |
3. |
State the provisions of the Statute of Treasons? What is constructive treason? Upon what grounds have the dynamitards been held guilty of treason felony? |
4. |
Account for the strength of the royal prerogative under the Tudors. |
5. |
Give instances of illegal interference with the freedom of elections by James I., and what parliamentary disputes arose out of such interference?
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6. |
Describe the judicial procedure that the Normans found existing in England. What changes did they introduce? |
7. |
What alterations in Constitutional Law may be traced to the Revolution of 1688? |
8. |
Describe the origin and development of trial by jury. |
9. |
In what cases has the right of the King to commit to prison without cause assigned been questioned in the Courts of Law? |