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What is a characteristic of 'legal centralism'?
What is a characteristic of 'legal centralism'?
- All legal systems belong to the Western Legal Tradition
- A single legal system can correspond only to a single geographical area (correct)
- Legal centralism promotes universal legal principles
- Every legal system is based upon a specific natural law conception
What lesson does the 'tulip bubble' teach about markets?
What lesson does the 'tulip bubble' teach about markets?
- Any market must have rules designed outside of it (correct)
- Goods automatically find a price in the market
- The state should not interfere in market matters
- Market crashes are inevitable without government oversight
In the new 'Jus Publicum Europaeum', what became the connecting link between land and sea?
In the new 'Jus Publicum Europaeum', what became the connecting link between land and sea?
- The French state
- The island of England
- The Empire (correct)
- The Mediterranean Sea
What do various comparative and global approaches have in common?
What do various comparative and global approaches have in common?
What best defines the 'gold standard'?
What best defines the 'gold standard'?
How is classical Chinese political and legal philosophy characterized?
How is classical Chinese political and legal philosophy characterized?
How does normative conceptualization define globalization?
How does normative conceptualization define globalization?
'The Geographical Pivot of History' is an important article by which author?
'The Geographical Pivot of History' is an important article by which author?
What is the main function of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
What is the main function of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
From where does the constitutional chain of legitimacy begin?
From where does the constitutional chain of legitimacy begin?
Which of these is NOT one of the three pillars of Bretton Woods institutionalized multilateralism?
Which of these is NOT one of the three pillars of Bretton Woods institutionalized multilateralism?
When was the Modern State conventionally considered to be born?
When was the Modern State conventionally considered to be born?
What describes a major characteristic of the American version of legal realism?
What describes a major characteristic of the American version of legal realism?
What is the earliest background of the 'Law and Development' approach?
What is the earliest background of the 'Law and Development' approach?
Who were key figures in ideating the Bretton Woods system?
Who were key figures in ideating the Bretton Woods system?
What does legal universalism imply according to Husa?
What does legal universalism imply according to Husa?
Which statement best characterizes natural law theories?
Which statement best characterizes natural law theories?
The problem between the League of Nations and the ‘Western Hemisphere’ was largely about:
The problem between the League of Nations and the ‘Western Hemisphere’ was largely about:
Which of the following best describes the administrative structure of law in the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
Which of the following best describes the administrative structure of law in the Middle Ages in Western Europe?
What was the central idea of the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed in 1823?
What was the central idea of the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed in 1823?
What is a commonly used argument for linking law and economics?
What is a commonly used argument for linking law and economics?
Authoritarian regimes, such as China, typically:
Authoritarian regimes, such as China, typically:
Flashcards
Gold Standard
Gold Standard
A system where a fixed amount of gold backs the standard monetary unit, ensuring its value remains tied to gold.
Legal Centralism
Legal Centralism
The ideology that emphasizes the dominance of law in shaping society, especially in modern times.
Geographic Limitation of Legal Systems
Geographic Limitation of Legal Systems
The concept that a single legal system is confined to a specific geographic area.
WTO System
WTO System
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Renzhi
Renzhi
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Fazhi
Fazhi
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The Geographical Pivot of History
The Geographical Pivot of History
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Tulip Bubble
Tulip Bubble
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What is the WTO's primary function?
What is the WTO's primary function?
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What is the constitutional chain of legitimacy?
What is the constitutional chain of legitimacy?
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Name the three pillars of Bretton Woods multilateralism.
Name the three pillars of Bretton Woods multilateralism.
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When and how did comparative law originate?
When and how did comparative law originate?
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When is the birth of the modern state usually placed?
When is the birth of the modern state usually placed?
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What is Professor Coleman's argument in "The Hobbesian Basis of American Constitutionalism"?
What is Professor Coleman's argument in "The Hobbesian Basis of American Constitutionalism"?
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What characterized the second generation of "Law and Development"?
What characterized the second generation of "Law and Development"?
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What distinguishes the American variant of legal realism?
What distinguishes the American variant of legal realism?
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How do the authors of "The Economic Consequences of Legal Origins" define legal origin?
How do the authors of "The Economic Consequences of Legal Origins" define legal origin?
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What was the initial purpose of the "Law and Development" movement?
What was the initial purpose of the "Law and Development" movement?
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How was Western European law structured in the Middle Ages?
How was Western European law structured in the Middle Ages?
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What issue arose between the League of Nations and the Western Hemisphere?
What issue arose between the League of Nations and the Western Hemisphere?
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What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
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What are the core tenets of natural law theories?
What are the core tenets of natural law theories?
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Who were the main proponents of the Bretton Woods system?
Who were the main proponents of the Bretton Woods system?
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Study Notes
Legal Centralism
- Characterized by the idea that legal systems, while potentially diverse, are influenced by one another.
- Not all legal systems belong to the Western Legal Tradition.
- Legal systems aren't necessarily tied to specific geographic areas.
Tulip Bubble
- Teaches the importance of rules designed outside markets.
- Markets benefit from external regulation.
- Prices are not always automatic in markets.
Jus Publicum Europaeum
- The connection between land and sea orders involved the Empire.
Comparative and Global Legal Approaches
- They often combine legal, economic, and political analyses.
- They frequently present a universal perspective in comparison to state-focused approaches.
- They still consider and analyze state law.
Gold Standard
- A monetary system where the standard currency's value is fixed relative to gold.
Chinese Political and Legal Philosophy
- Emphasizes governance ("renzhi").
Normative Globalization
- Globalization is primarily defined by rules that govern relationships between states and their governance systems.
Geographical Pivot of History
- Written by H. J. Mackinder.
WTO System
- Aims for smooth, predictable, and free trade flows.
Constitutional Legitimacy
- Legitimacy flows from the people to the constitution.
Bretton Woods Multilateralism
- The three pillars include the IMF, WB, and GATT.
Comparative Law
- Developed in response to evolving international relations and not just private international law..
- Evolved from the need to consider multiple jurisdictions and legal contexts.
Modern State
- Conventionally considered to originate with the Peace of Westphalia.
American Constitutionalism
- Emphasizes Hobbes, Locke, and Madison's influence.
Law and Development
- The second generation focused on legal reform projects and market-oriented policies.
Legal Realism
- Recognizes the distinction between "law in action" and "law in books".
Legal Origins
- The concept of legal origin is broad and relates to economic and social control, not simply isolated from these factors.
Law and Development Origins
- The early background is in Western developed economies promoting legal reforms in developing countries.
Medieval European Law
- Characterized by a blend of local and transnational legal systems ("ius proprium" and "ius commune").
League of Nations and Western Hemisphere
- The USA was officially present, but effectively its involvement was absent.
Monroe Doctrine
- Restricted European influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Natural Law Theories
- Theories that derive normative rules from non-human sources (not specifically religious or moral).
Bretton Woods Inspirers
- John Maynard Keynes and Henri Dexter White.
Legal Universalism
- The idea that human rights apply globally and universally.
Cultural Nature of Law and Globalization
- The cultural comparative law perspective considers both globalization and glocalization, recognizing their equal significance..
Scientification of Comparative Law
- Culminated during the Congress of St. Louis in 1904.
Law and Economics
- A connection between Law and Economics is often based on the concept that efficient rule-of-law systems are highly dependent on the structural features of economies and are higher in democracies.
Authoritarian Regimes
- Often utilize law for self-reform and internal power adjustments.
Globalization Actors
- The primary actors are markets and states.
Pluralist Theories
- Acknowledge and value legal diversity, but may propose ways to address it legally.
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Description
This quiz explores various legal concepts, including the influence of legal systems on one another and the importance of external regulation in markets. It also delves into historical and philosophical aspects such as the Gold Standard and Chinese legal philosophy. Engage with key themes and analyses that shape global and comparative legal approaches.
