Introduction to Law and Legal Philosophy

Introduction (Multiple Choice)

• The Philippine Constitution is the highest source of law in the Philippines.
• The Magna Carta is the foundation of English common law.
• Confucius is not a legal philosopher of the Renaissance and Enlightenment.
• Public and Private Law are the two general divisions of laws.
• Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Administrative Law are classifications under Public Law.

Introduction (True or False)

• The concept of Maat, not Klaat, comprises the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice.
• Statutory Law is a term for laws passed by the Philippine Congress applying to all citizens.
• Draco was an ancient Greek legislator who introduced a harsh law code in 621 BCE.
• Civil, Contract, and Family Laws are types of Private Law, not Public Law, in the Philippines.
• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial are the three branches of the government.

Introduction (Identification)

• Natural Law is the philosophy asserting that certain rights are inherent by virtue of human nature.
• The code of Hammurabi is known for its ancient precept known as lex talionis, a form of retaliatory justice commonly associated with the saying “an eye for an eye”.
• Judicial Precedents are written decisions made by the Philippine Supreme Court and other courts interpreting existing laws.

RA 8559 (Multiple Choice)

• A Board member can be removed for neglect of duty only after being given a notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
• Plans and specifications must be prepared, signed, and sealed by a duly registered agricultural engineer.
• The maximum fine for violations under Section 32 of RA 8559 is P200,000.

RA 8559 (Identification)

• RA 8559 was approved in 1998.
• After failing an agricultural engineering examination thrice, a candidate must wait one year before re-taking the exam.
• RA 8559 is also known as the “Philippine Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998”.
• A member of the Board must have been an active practitioner for 10 years.