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In its broadest sense, what does the term 'law' encompass?
In its broadest sense, what does the term 'law' encompass?
- Only the laws related to criminal activity.
- Only the rules enforced by a governing body.
- Only the rules that govern rational beings.
- Any rule of action or system of uniformity. (correct)
Which of the following aspects is NOT directly determined by law in its general sense?
Which of the following aspects is NOT directly determined by law in its general sense?
- Individual preferences in art and music. (correct)
- The motions of inanimate objects.
- The movements of all objects of creation.
- The activities of men as rational beings.
What are the two general divisions of law, as defined in the text?
What are the two general divisions of law, as defined in the text?
- Common law and statutory law.
- National law and international law.
- Criminal law and civil law.
- Law in the strict legal sense and law in the non-legal sense. (correct)
Which type of law is both promulgated and enforced by the state?
Which type of law is both promulgated and enforced by the state?
Which of the following is an example of law in the 'non-legal sense'?
Which of the following is an example of law in the 'non-legal sense'?
Which of these categories includes state law?
Which of these categories includes state law?
Which of the following best describes the application of state law, divine law, natural law and moral law?
Which of the following best describes the application of state law, divine law, natural law and moral law?
How does physical law operate?
How does physical law operate?
In what sense is physical law considered 'law'?
In what sense is physical law considered 'law'?
Which laws are comprised in the definition of law as a rule of action?
Which laws are comprised in the definition of law as a rule of action?
Flashcards
Law in general
Law in general
Any rule of action or system of uniformity.
Law (strict legal sense)
Law (strict legal sense)
Promulgated and enforced by the state; refers to state law.
Law (non-legal sense)
Law (non-legal sense)
Not promulgated/enforced by the state; includes divine, natural, moral, and physical law.
State law, divine law, natural law, and moral law
State law, divine law, natural law, and moral law
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Physical law
Physical law
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Study Notes
Meaning of Law
- Law is any rule of action or system of uniformity in its broadest sense.
- Law determines the activities of rational beings and the movements of all objects of creation, whether animate or inanimate.
General Divisions of Law
- Law can be divided into two general groups:
- Law in the strict legal sense, promulgated and enforced by the state.
- Law in the non-legal sense, which is not promulgated and enforced by the state.
- The former refers to state law, while the latter includes divine law, natural law, moral law, and physical law.
Subjects of Law
- State law, divine law, natural law, and moral law are comprised in the definition of law as a rule of action, applying only to rational beings.
- Physical law operates on all things, including men, without regard to their will power and intelligence, and is considered law only figuratively speaking.
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