12 Questions
What is the definition of Natural Law?
A law that is independent of human-made laws
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what is Eternal Law?
A divine plan directing created things towards the ultimate end
Which division of law is considered to be God's divine and immutable will in religious belief systems like Christianity?
Eternal Law
What distinguishes Positive Law from Natural Law?
Positive Law is a human-made law enacted by proper authority
Which law system suggests that certain rights, like the right to life and liberty, are intrinsic to human beings?
Natural Law
What is the main characteristic of Eternal Law?
Commands preservation of the natural order of things
What is the main focus of public laws?
Political affairs and state organization
Which ethical theory prioritizes following moral rules and duties regardless of consequences?
Deontology
What does antecedent conscience prompt an individual to do?
Permit or forbid certain actions before they are executed
What is the key evaluation factor in teleological ethics?
Consequences of an action
In which type of judgment does the consequent conscience react after an act is done?
Reactive judgement
What kind of law are traffic laws that regulate driving behavior?
Positive law
Test your knowledge of legal concepts with this quiz covering definitions and divisions of law, including Eternal Law, Natural Law, and Positive Law. Learn about the Body of rules of action, St. Thomas Aquinas' perspective, and the divine reason behind eternal law.
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