Historical Evolution of Legal Systems Quiz

Which legal system is based on the Quran and Sunnah?

Roman Law
Common Law
Code of Justinian
Islamic Law (correct)

What was the book called that contained the law used by the French people after the French Revolution?

Code of Justinian (correct)
Islamic Law
Roman Law
Common Law

Which legal system was inherited by countries colonized by the British?

Code of Justinian
Roman Law
Common Law (correct)
Islamic Law

When did the implementation of Islamic law start according to the text?

610 A.D. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which legal system is said to be free from man-made errors and misjudgment?

Islamic Law (D) Signup and view all the answers

From where did Roman law and Common Law derive their foundations according to the text?

Real cases and writs (official written orders) (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of law according to the Oxford Dictionary?

The body of enacted or customary rules recognized by a community as binding (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does John Austin describe law?

A command set by a superior being to an inferior being and enforced by sanctions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sanctions can be used for enforcing law, as mentioned in the text?

Imprisonment, fines, damages, injunctions, and decrees of specific performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do different people define 'law' according to the text?

In terms of history, society, religion, or politics (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what context does the layman understand 'law'?

As a general rule of conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main legal systems in the world mentioned in the text?

Statutory law and Common law (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Natural Law view, where does the law originate from?

The nature and divine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes humans from other objects according to the Natural Law view?

Conscience and intellect (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which theoretical perspective of law emphasizes human observations over reasoning?

Positivist view (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a universally unacceptable evil conduct under Natural Law view?

Adultery (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which legal system is specifically mentioned as a guide for Islamic countries in formulating laws?

Islamic law (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a legal system necessary according to the text?

To resolve disputes and govern behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of recognizing the law as the highest authority in society?

It promotes equal treatment under the law (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Prof. Dicey define the rule of law?

As involving equal treatment before the law for everyone (B) Signup and view all the answers

From which civilizations did many countries around the world adopt their legal systems, as mentioned in the text?

Greek and Roman civilizations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature shared by all the views discussed?

The law should protect and maintain peace and stability (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of the positivist view of law according to the text?

Origination of law from sovereign rulers (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do naturalists believe that the law should be universal and non-changing?

Because natural laws are believed to be divine and superior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What source of law would a sociologist be more likely to accept compared to a positivist?

Laws based on judicial precedents (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which view emphasizes the need for law to be very flexible and revisable?

Sociological view (A) Signup and view all the answers