12 Questions
What is the term for a philosophy that holds certain rights are inherent by virtue of human nature and can be universally understood through human reason?
Natural Law
In the context of legal positivism, what does 'sovereign' refer to?
A supreme ruler, especially a monarch
What is the term for the minimum level of ethical behavior expected by society, usually defined by the law?
Moral minimums
What are statutes?
Written laws passed by legislative bodies
What is the term for a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is binding or persuasive for subsequent cases?
Precedent
Which term refers to a form of political organization where people with shared history, traditions, or language live under one government?
Nation-states
What are cases of first impression?
Cases that involve new issues never decided by the courts before
Which type of law provides individuals with rights and creates certain duties?
Statutory law
What is the function of an administrative agency?
Implement delegated legislation
What does the Federal Register publish?
Rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies
What is the main source of law in a common law system?
Precedents established by the courts
What term refers to matters so minor that the law does not concern itself with them?
De Minimis non Curat Lex
Test your knowledge on Chapter 1 - Introduction to Law and Legal Systems in the field of Business Law and the Legal Environment. Explore concepts such as law, nation-states, jurisprudence, and sovereignty.
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