Jurisprudence Basics
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What is the primary concern of jurisprudence?

  • The comparison of different legal systems
  • The nature and function of law (correct)
  • The historical development of legal systems
  • The application of law in various branches

What does jurisprudence aim to show, according to Dworkin?

  • The main point of the law (correct)
  • The relationship between law and justice
  • The differences between legal systems
  • The historical development of legal systems

What is the scope of jurisprudential study?

  • Concerned with the historical development of legal systems
  • Limited to law only
  • Focuses on the application of law in various branches
  • Extends to include other social sciences (correct)

What is the instrument that regulates human conduct/behavior according to the passage?

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What is the term 'Law' used to denote?

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What does jurisprudence examine?

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What is the primary aspect of law from the viewpoint of society?

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What is the second meaning of law, according to the passage?

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According to Salmond, what is law defined as?

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What is the criticism of Salmond's definition of law?

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What is the first meaning of law, according to the passage?

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What is law in its narrowest or strict sense?

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What is a limitation of Salmond's definition of law?

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What is a criticism of Gray's definition of law?

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What is implied by Keeton's statement about justice?

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What is a common criticism of Salmond's and Gray's definitions of law?

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What is implied by Dean Roscoe Pound's criticism of Salmond's definition?

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Jurisprudence's Primary Concern

The nature and function of law.

Dworkin's Jurisprudence Goal

To show the law's core idea or meaning.

Jurisprudential Scope

Includes other social sciences besides law.

Law's Role in Conduct

A set of rules and principles governing behavior.

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'Law's' Broad Meaning

Various rules/principles, not just one kind.

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Jurisprudence's Focus

Examines the connection between law, justice, and morality.

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Law's Societal Aspects

Justice, morality, and reason are key societal aspects of law.

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Law's Second Meaning

All the legal principles within a system.

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Salmond's Law Definition

The body of rules applied by state for justice.

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Criticism of Salmond's Definition

Doesn't clearly define 'justice'.

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Law's First Meaning

An orderly legal system.

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Law's Narrowest Sense

Civil law or local law

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Salmond's Definition Limitation

Doesn't cover statutory law.

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Gray's Definition Criticism

Misses statutory law.

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Keeton's Justice Implication

Justice is relative and changes over time.

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Common Criticism of Salmond and Gray

Both lack consideration of statutory laws.

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Pound's Criticism of Salmond

Salmond's definition reduces law to individual decisions only.

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