30 Questions
Which legal system is based on the Quran and Sunnah?
Islamic Law
What was the book called that contained the law used by the French people after the French Revolution?
Code of Justinian
Which legal system was inherited by countries colonized by the British?
Common Law
When did the implementation of Islamic law start according to the text?
610 A.D.
Which legal system is said to be free from man-made errors and misjudgment?
Islamic Law
From where did Roman law and Common Law derive their foundations according to the text?
Real cases and writs (official written orders)
According to Sir John Salmond, how does he define law?
The body of principles recognized and applied by the state in the administration of justice
What is the definition of law according to the Oxford Dictionary?
The body of enacted or customary rules recognized by a community as binding
How does John Austin describe law?
A command set by a superior being to an inferior being and enforced by sanctions
Which type of sanctions can be used for enforcing law, as mentioned in the text?
Imprisonment, fines, damages, injunctions, and decrees of specific performance
How do different people define 'law' according to the text?
In terms of history, society, religion, or politics
In what context does the layman understand 'law'?
As a general rule of conduct
What are the two main legal systems in the world mentioned in the text?
Statutory law and Common law
According to Natural Law view, where does the law originate from?
The nature and divine
What distinguishes humans from other objects according to the Natural Law view?
Conscience and intellect
Which theoretical perspective of law emphasizes human observations over reasoning?
Positivist view
What is defined as a universally unacceptable evil conduct under Natural Law view?
Adultery
Which legal system is specifically mentioned as a guide for Islamic countries in formulating laws?
Islamic law
According to Professor Dicey, what is one of the key propositions of the rule of law?
All persons are equal before the law regardless of status or position.
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'law' as per Article 160(2) and Item 43C of section 2(1)?
Religious laws
Why is a legal system necessary according to the text?
To resolve disputes and govern behavior
What is the significance of recognizing the law as the highest authority in society?
It promotes equal treatment under the law
How did Prof. Dicey define the rule of law?
As involving equal treatment before the law for everyone
From which civilizations did many countries around the world adopt their legal systems, as mentioned in the text?
Greek and Roman civilizations
What is a common feature shared by all the views discussed?
The law should protect and maintain peace and stability
What is the main difference between the Naturalist and Sociological views of law?
Naturalists believe in universal and unchanging law, while sociologists prefer flexible and revisable laws
What is the key characteristic of the positivist view of law according to the text?
Origination of law from sovereign rulers
Why do naturalists believe that the law should be universal and non-changing?
Because natural laws are believed to be divine and superior
What source of law would a sociologist be more likely to accept compared to a positivist?
Laws based on judicial precedents
Which view emphasizes the need for law to be very flexible and revisable?
Sociological view
Test your knowledge on the historical evolution of legal systems from the fall of the Roman Empire to the development of Common Law and Islamic Law. Explore the influences of Roman law, Code of Justinian, Common Law, and Islamic Law on different countries' legal systems.
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