18 Questions
What does the Latin phrase 'ignorantia legis non excusat' signify?
Ignorance of the law excuses no one
What is the primary purpose of law in a society?
To define relationships among members of a society
Which of the following is NOT a function of law in dentistry?
Conducting dental research
What type of law is the Philippine Dental Act of 2007?
Statutory Law
What is the significance of 'rule of civil conduct prescribed by sovereign power or enactments promulgated by the legislative authority of the state'?
Definition of law
Which of the following is a function of law in society?
To redefine relationships between persons and groups when conditions of life change
What is the highest law of the country, which congressional laws and rules must not conflict with?
Constitutional Law
What type of law refers to the rules and regulations made by administrative agencies?
Administrative Law
What is the principle that states that once an issue has been decided, all other cases concerning the same issue should be decided the same way?
Stare decisis
What branch of law deals with the philosophy of law and the principles of positive law and legal relations?
Jurisprudence
What type of law is characterized by the decisions made by judges in court cases?
Common Law
What is the term for the rights, privileges, and responsibilities stated in or inferred from the Philippine Constitution?
Constitutional Law
What is the primary function of jurisprudence?
To establish the principles of legal rules and apply them to new or doubtful cases
What is the term for the laws, rules, and principles governing the practice of dentistry?
Dental Jurisprudence
What is the primary source of Dental Jurisprudence?
Constitution
What is the purpose of dental legislation?
To create laws affecting the practice of dentistry
When was the Philippine Dental Act of 1965 amended?
June 19, 1965
What is the current law regulating Philippine dental practice?
Philippine Dental Act of 2007 or R.A. 9484
Test your knowledge of dental legislation, including the Dental Law and Related Legislations, and the importance of understanding the law in the field of dentistry. This quiz covers the concept of 'ignorantia legis non excusat' and its impact on social existence. Assess your understanding of the basic functions of law in a society.
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