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What is the main difference between the common law and civil law systems?
What is the main difference between the common law and civil law systems?
- Common law systems rely on judicial decisions, while civil law systems have comprehensive legal codes. (correct)
- Common law systems have codification, while civil law systems rely on statutes.
- Common law systems have a secondary source of case law, while civil law systems rely on judicial decisions.
- Common law systems frequently update legal codes, while civil law systems rely on precedent.
Which function of the law could be perceived as a negative consequence?
Which function of the law could be perceived as a negative consequence?
- Promoting social justice
- Maintaining the status quo (correct)
- Providing for orderly social change
- Preserving individual rights
In the context of legal interpretation, what does the principle of restrictive interpretation imply?
In the context of legal interpretation, what does the principle of restrictive interpretation imply?
- It involves interpreting laws broadly to encompass various scenarios.
- It involves interpreting laws based on legislative intent.
- It involves interpreting laws narrowly and strictly as written. (correct)
- It involves interpreting laws based on the social justice context.
According to the Lex Superior principle, which type of rule takes precedence over others?
According to the Lex Superior principle, which type of rule takes precedence over others?
What is the main distinction between public and private law?
What is the main distinction between public and private law?
What is the primary means of enforcing legal rules?
What is the primary means of enforcing legal rules?
Which system of law is based on patterns of behavior accepted as legal requirements within a community?
Which system of law is based on patterns of behavior accepted as legal requirements within a community?
What is the source of law in the religious law system?
What is the source of law in the religious law system?
According to the text, positive law provides certainty about:
According to the text, positive law provides certainty about:
What is the distinguishing characteristic of legal rules according to the text?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of legal rules according to the text?
In a common law system, what is the main source of law?
In a common law system, what is the main source of law?
What does the Lex Specialis principle prioritize in legal rules?
What does the Lex Specialis principle prioritize in legal rules?
In the context of legal interpretation, what is the function of the Purposive or teleological interpretation?
In the context of legal interpretation, what is the function of the Purposive or teleological interpretation?
What is the primary concern of Public Law?
What is the primary concern of Public Law?
What is the condition part of a legal rule's conditional structure?
What is the condition part of a legal rule's conditional structure?
What distinguishes legal rules from other types of rules according to the text?
What distinguishes legal rules from other types of rules according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of positive law according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of positive law according to the text?
What is the common source of law in a customary law system?
What is the common source of law in a customary law system?
What distinguishes the enforcement of legal rules from other types of rules?
What distinguishes the enforcement of legal rules from other types of rules?
What is the difference between religious law and positive law systems?
What is the difference between religious law and positive law systems?
