Legal Positivism and Informal Courts
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According to positivists, the law is

  • being separated from social, political and economic conditions. (correct)
  • inseparable from the socio-political situation in the country.
  • not always fair, just, objective and based on values.
  • an integral part of the country’s socio-economic conditions.
  • Informal courts responsible for popular trials within the community are also referred to as

  • ordinary courts.
  • local courts.
  • disciplinary courts.
  • community courts. (correct)
  • The Constitutional Court of South Africa is seated in

  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Pretoria
  • Bloemfontein (correct)
  • Fear can contribute to crime by

    <p>weakening community solidarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common law consists of

    <p>legal rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • According to positivists, the law is a product of human creation, not a discovery of natural or moral laws.

    Informal Courts

    • Informal courts responsible for popular trials within the community are also referred to as kangaroo courts.

    Constitutional Court of South Africa

    • The Constitutional Court of South Africa is seated in Johannesburg.

    Criminology

    • Fear can contribute to crime by increasing the likelihood of individuals committing offences to protect themselves or their interests.
    • Common law consists of judicial decisions, customs, and traditions, which are based on precedent and are used to decide cases.

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