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What is the main focus of this module?
What is the main focus of this module?
Which term refers to law that is promulgated and enforced by the State?
Which term refers to law that is promulgated and enforced by the State?
What does 'law' mean in its widest and most comprehensive sense?
What does 'law' mean in its widest and most comprehensive sense?
Which topic is not covered in this module's introduction to law?
Which topic is not covered in this module's introduction to law?
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Which type of law is based on divine inspiration and internal dictates of reason alone?
Which type of law is based on divine inspiration and internal dictates of reason alone?
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What is regarded as a reasonable basis of state law?
What is regarded as a reasonable basis of state law?
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Which type of law grows out of the collective sense of right and wrong of every community?
Which type of law grows out of the collective sense of right and wrong of every community?
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Which type of law includes physical phenomena like the law of gravity and inertia?
Which type of law includes physical phenomena like the law of gravity and inertia?
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In which type of law is there no definite legal sanction imposed for violation?
In which type of law is there no definite legal sanction imposed for violation?
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Which type of law is not absolute and varies with changing times, conditions, or convictions of people?
Which type of law is not absolute and varies with changing times, conditions, or convictions of people?
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What is the term for the law that is considered the law of religion and faith, revealed or divulged to mankind by means of direct revelation?
What is the term for the law that is considered the law of religion and faith, revealed or divulged to mankind by means of direct revelation?
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Which type of law is regarded as a reasonable basis of state law and is based on the understanding of the fundamental standard of good and evil?
Which type of law is regarded as a reasonable basis of state law and is based on the understanding of the fundamental standard of good and evil?
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Which type of law includes the totality of the norms of good and right conduct growing out of the collective sense of right and wrong of every community?
Which type of law includes the totality of the norms of good and right conduct growing out of the collective sense of right and wrong of every community?
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Which type of law is not promulgated and enforced by the State and involves the divine inspiration in man in the sense of justice, fairness, and righteousness?
Which type of law is not promulgated and enforced by the State and involves the divine inspiration in man in the sense of justice, fairness, and righteousness?
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What is the social response when there is conformity to moral norms?
What is the social response when there is conformity to moral norms?
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Which aspect of law operates on all things, including men, without regard to their use of will power and intelligence?
Which aspect of law operates on all things, including men, without regard to their use of will power and intelligence?
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Which type of law is not absolute and varies with the changing times, conditions, or convictions of the people?
Which type of law is not absolute and varies with the changing times, conditions, or convictions of the people?
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What does the legitimate authority in the Philippines for promulgating and enforcing law refer to?
What does the legitimate authority in the Philippines for promulgating and enforcing law refer to?
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What does physical law refer to in the context of the text?
What does physical law refer to in the context of the text?
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What is considered a characteristic of law because it imposes a duty to obey and involves a sanction or punishment for disobedience?
What is considered a characteristic of law because it imposes a duty to obey and involves a sanction or punishment for disobedience?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Law
- The main focus of this module is an introduction to law.
Types of Law
- Positive Law: law that is promulgated and enforced by the State.
- Law in its widest sense: refers to the totality of norms of good and right conduct.
- Moral Law: based on divine inspiration and internal dictates of reason alone.
- Natural Law: regarded as a reasonable basis of state law, based on the understanding of the fundamental standard of good and evil.
- Customary Law: grows out of the collective sense of right and wrong of every community.
- Physical Law: includes physical phenomena like the law of gravity and inertia.
- Divine Law: considered the law of religion and faith, revealed or divulged to mankind by means of direct revelation.
- Ethical Law: involves the divine inspiration in man in the sense of justice, fairness, and righteousness.
Characteristics of Law
- Social Response: conformity to moral norms.
- Obligation: law imposes a duty to obey.
- Sanction: a punishment or consequence for disobedience.
Law in the Philippines
- Legitimate Authority: the authority in the Philippines for promulgating and enforcing law is the State.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of law in this introductory module, covering the meaning of law, its divisions, subjects, concepts, characteristics, and sources. Ideal for beginners in law studies.
