Introduction to Law Concepts

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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?

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?

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?

Specific over general rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between public and private law?

Public law addresses relations between public entities, while private law addresses relations between persons and their government. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of enforcing legal rules?

Collective enforcement by the state Signup and view all the answers

Which system of law is based on patterns of behavior accepted as legal requirements within a community?

Customary law system Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of law in the religious law system?

Traditions within a religious tradition Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, positive law provides certainty about:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of legal rules according to the text?

They are prescribed by controlling authority Signup and view all the answers

In a common law system, what is the main source of law?

Precedents Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lex Specialis principle prioritize in legal rules?

Specific over general rules Signup and view all the answers

In the context of legal interpretation, what is the function of the Purposive or teleological interpretation?

To strike a balance between social justice and the interest of visually handicapped persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Public Law?

Relations between public entities Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition part of a legal rule's conditional structure?

When the rule is applied Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes legal rules from other types of rules according to the text?

Prescribed by controlling authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of positive law according to the text?

Content certainty Signup and view all the answers

What is the common source of law in a customary law system?

Patterns of behavior within a community Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the enforcement of legal rules from other types of rules?

Enforcement by organs of the State Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between religious law and positive law systems?

Origin of law from religious texts or traditions Signup and view all the answers