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?

    <p>Positive law</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>All the laws taken together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest court in the judicial hierarchy?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a special court?

    <p>Regional Trial Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Substantive law</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Municipal Circuit Trial Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regional Trial Courts</p> 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?

    <p>Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Judicial decisions</p> 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?

    <p>Customs</p> 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?

    <p>Right and justice</p> 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?

    <p>Legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is adjective law?

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

    Which law is an example of public law?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>The Civil Code of Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He must be deemed to have considered it his moral duty to fulfill his obligation.</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

    <p>After the settlement of the debts of the deceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>After voluntarily performing his obligation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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