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What is law defined as in the general sense according to Sanchez Roman?
What is law defined as in the general sense according to Sanchez Roman?
- A comprehensive guide to social behavior.
- An absolute authority over individual rights.
- A set of rules regulated by the government.
- The science of moral laws based on rational nature. (correct)
Which of the following best represents law in the specific sense?
Which of the following best represents law in the specific sense?
- Abstract moral principles that govern social interactions.
- General guidelines that are often subject to personal interpretation.
- Rules promulgated by legitimate authority that are obligatory. (correct)
- Personal beliefs about right and wrong conduct.
Which area of law deals with the organization and operations of governmental organs?
Which area of law deals with the organization and operations of governmental organs?
- Corporation Law
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Political Law (correct)
Civil law primarily operates in which of the following areas?
Civil law primarily operates in which of the following areas?
Which statement best describes criminal law?
Which statement best describes criminal law?
What is a significant aspect of law in the specific sense?
What is a significant aspect of law in the specific sense?
In the context of Philippine Law, corporation law primarily focuses on what?
In the context of Philippine Law, corporation law primarily focuses on what?
Which of the following statements best reflects the nature of moral laws in the general sense of law?
Which of the following statements best reflects the nature of moral laws in the general sense of law?
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Law: General Sense (Derecho)
- Defined as the science of moral laws based on human reason.
- Guides human free activity towards individual and social goals.
- Emphasizes the demandability and reciprocal nature of these laws.
- Represents the abstract and moral conception of law.
Law: Specific Sense (Ley)
- Defined as a rule of conduct, just and obligatory.
- Promulgated by a legitimate authority, typically the legislature.
- Observed by the public and enacted for the benefit of society.
- Represents the common and popular understanding of law.
- Refers to rules enacted by the state, often Congress, which may:
- Direct conduct
- Prohibit conduct
- Impose rights or duties
- Repeal or modify other laws
- Presumed to be just and can only be struck down by an authority with the power to do so.
- Applicable to all within Philippine jurisdiction, subject to limitations within the rules themselves.
Major Areas of Law in the Philippines
- Political Law: Deals with the organization and functions of government organs and state-citizen relations.
- Civil Law: Guarantees equal treatment and prohibits discrimination. Covers areas like family relations, property, succession, and contracts.
- Criminal Law: Defines crimes, explains their nature, and sets punishments.
- Corporation Law: Sets rules and regulations for the formation and operation of corporations.
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