Evolution of Mores and Legal Sanctions Quiz

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What is the binding force of purely moral law according to the passage?

Not absolute and varies with changing times and convictions (correct)

Binding only on the group that demands obedience to them

Absolute

Enforced by the state with physical force

What is the relationship between moral law and state law according to the passage?

Moral law has no influence on state law

State law is always in conflict with moral law

Moral law is completely separate from state law

Moral law to a great extent influences or shapes state law (correct)

What is the defining characteristic of physical law according to the passage?

It is promulgated and enforced by the state

It is an order or regularity in nature that objects have no power to disobey (correct)

It is concerned with violations of moral rules of action

It is called law only by analogy to state law

What is another term used to refer to state law according to the passage?

Positive law Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of state law according to the passage?

It is promulgated and enforced by the state with the aid of physical force if necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the general meaning of 'state law' according to the passage?

All the laws taken together Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest court in the judicial hierarchy?

Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a special court?

Regional Trial Courts Signup and view all the answers

What type of law creates, defines, and regulates rights and duties?

Substantive law Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a quasi-judicial agency?

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Signup and view all the answers

What type of courts exercise jurisdiction over two or more cities and/or municipalities?

Municipal Circuit Trial Courts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a court of general or superior jurisdiction?

Regional Trial Courts Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the government are established, limited, and defined?

Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which source of law is described as the preponderant source of law in the Philippines?

Legislation Signup and view all the answers

What are decisions of courts particularly the Supreme Court applying or interpreting laws called?

Judicial decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which source of law is formed by habits and practices acknowledged and approved by society as binding rules of conduct?

Customs Signup and view all the answers

In case of doubt in the interpretation or application of laws, it is presumed that the lawmaking body intended what to prevail?

Right and justice Signup and view all the answers

Which is not considered one of the main sources of law but rather a supplementary source resorted to by courts in the absence of others?

Legislation Signup and view all the answers

What is adjective law?

The body of law that prescribes the manner or procedure to enforce rights or redress violations Signup and view all the answers

Which law is an example of public law?

The law regulating the rights and duties arising from the state's relationship with the people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the law on obligations and contracts?

The body of rules that regulates the rights and duties of the contracting parties Signup and view all the answers

Where is the law on obligations and contracts found in the Philippines?

The Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the Civil Code of the Philippines?

The Civil Code of Spain Signup and view all the answers

How many books is the Civil Code of the Philippines divided into?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if a debtor voluntarily performs his obligation after losing a lawsuit?

He must be deemed to have considered it his moral duty to fulfill his obligation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an heir voluntarily pays a debt exceeding the value of the property inherited from the deceased?

The payment is valid and cannot be rescinded by the payer. Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 1430, what is an heir's responsibility regarding obligations contracted by deceased relatives?

The heir has a moral duty to perform or pay such obligations. Signup and view all the answers

When can an heir voluntarily paying a legacy from a void will rescind the payment?

After the settlement of the debts of the deceased. Signup and view all the answers

What is a legacy in legal terms as mentioned in the text?

An act of disposition by the testator for definite purposes. Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario can a debtor demand the return or payment of services rendered according to Article 1429?

After voluntarily performing his obligation. Signup and view all the answers