Overview of Legal Systems
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Corpus Iuris Civilis?

  • Codex
  • Constitutiones (correct)
  • Digest
  • Institutiones
  • The Corpus Iuris Civilis was first created in Italy during the 11th century.

    False

    What was the role of the Glossators in relation to the Corpus Iuris Civilis?

    They studied and annotated the texts to make them accessible.

    The __________ established royal courts and traveling judges in England.

    <p>Assizes of Clarendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the Corpus Iuris Civilis to their descriptions:

    <p>Codex = Imperial laws and decrees Digest = Writings from Roman jurists Institutiones = Legal textbook for students Novellae = New laws issued by Justinian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the rediscovery of the Corpus Iuris Civilis in the 11th century contribute to?

    <p>The foundation for ius commune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The common law system in England began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the king responsible for significant reforms that laid the foundation for common law in England?

    <p>King Henry II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following legal systems was heavily influenced by clan-based structures and personal vengeance?

    <p>Germanic Customary Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Codex Justinianus was compiled in the 7th century.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Decretum Gratiani in the context of canon law?

    <p>It was one of the earliest systematic collections of canon law and laid the foundation for ecclesiastical courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The legal education at Bologna University in the 12th century focused on the study of Justinian’s __________.

    <p>Corpus Iuris Civilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of common law?

    <p>It is based on case precedents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The writ system helped to create legal proceedings through oral traditions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following sources of law with their descriptions:

    <p>Germanic Customary Law = Unwritten traditions based on clan systems Roman Law = Legal system preserved in the Byzantine Empire Canon Law = Governs religious life and morality Common Law = Merged legal tradition dominant in High Middle Ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following documents compiled canon law around 1140?

    <p>Decretum Gratiani</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one scholar from the early modern period who significantly contributed to the concept of sovereignty.

    <p>Jean Bodin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the 9th century, Germanic customary law became the only legal framework in Europe.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Machiavelli's famous work, ___, emphasizes that rulers must focus on maintaining power.

    <p>The Prince</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scholars with their respective contributions:

    <p>Niccolò Machiavelli = Realpolitik in governance Jean Bodin = Concept of sovereignty Thomas Hobbes = Social contract theory Henry de Bracton = Influence on common law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Church play in lawmaking during the Early Middle Ages?

    <p>The Church became increasingly significant in lawmaking, particularly through Canon Law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries follows common law as a foundation of its legal system?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hobbes believed individuals should retain all their natural freedoms for a secure state.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common law evolved through the principle known as ___, which refers to relying on previous legal decisions.

    <p>stare decisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons for the consolidation of national legal systems in early modern Europe?

    <p>Development of strong nation-states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Napoleonic Code was solely based on customary law and local court decisions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Napoleonic Code on European legal systems?

    <p>It introduced codified laws and influenced legal reforms in many European countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ Code, established in 1804, set a standard for many European nations during the early modern period.

    <p>Napoleonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Codification = Creating written legal codes for clarity and uniformity Customary law = Laws based on local traditions and practices Civil law = Legal system focusing on rights and obligations among people Fragmentation = Lack of coherence in legal systems due to local variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major intellectual movement emphasized the study of classical texts and influenced legal scholarship during the early modern period?

    <p>Humanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal framework was primarily revived at the University of Bologna?

    <p>Roman Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Natural law theory became less significant during the early modern period.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glossators created entirely new legal texts during their time at Bologna.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is often referred to as the father of international law?

    <p>Hugo Grotius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the key texts studied by legal students at Bologna?

    <p>Digest, Codex, and Institutiones of the Corpus Iuris Civilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hugo Grotius's book, _____, laid the foundation for modern international law.

    <p>De Iure Belli ac Pacis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figures with their contributions to legal learning:

    <p>Lorenzo Valla = Critiqued medieval legal interpretations Francisco de Vitoria = Addressed sovereignty and rights of indigenous peoples Luis de Molina = Used scholastic methods to explore moral and legal questions Hugo Grotius = Father of international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The legal profession in Bologna trained students to become advisors, judges, or _____ .

    <p>notaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a focus of the Second Scholasticism?

    <p>Reconciliation of reason and faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did the glossators primarily use to understand Roman legal texts?

    <p>Glosses and commentaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Humanism discouraged the study of natural law and moral philosophy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Ius Commune = Shared legal framework in Europe Roman Law = System of private law governing contracts and property Canon Law = Governs ecclesiastical matters Glossators = Jurists who annotated legal texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did humanists promote to enhance legal interpretation?

    <p>Philological methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lectures and debates at Bologna were informal and did not focus on legal issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced the creation of the ius commune during the High Middle Ages?

    <p>Rediscovery of Roman law and glossators' efforts to reconcile it with contemporary realities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Legal systems evolve over time, affected by various factors, including political and social changes.
    • Early legal systems often based on customs and traditions.

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