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What is the primary source of law in civil law countries?
What is the primary source of law in civil law countries?
Which of the following is NOT a component of legislation created by Parliament?
Which of the following is NOT a component of legislation created by Parliament?
In the event of a conflict between statute law and case law, what must the courts do?
In the event of a conflict between statute law and case law, what must the courts do?
What does delegated legislation allow Parliament to do?
What does delegated legislation allow Parliament to do?
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Which structure is NOT typically a part of a legal norm?
Which structure is NOT typically a part of a legal norm?
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What are legal norms primarily established to do?
What are legal norms primarily established to do?
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When presenting a legal norm, which of the following is NOT necessary?
When presenting a legal norm, which of the following is NOT necessary?
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Which of the following best describes a mandatory rule of social behavior established by the state?
Which of the following best describes a mandatory rule of social behavior established by the state?
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What is the primary role of the state in society?
What is the primary role of the state in society?
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Which power of the state is responsible for interpreting the law?
Which power of the state is responsible for interpreting the law?
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According to Social Contract Theory, law represents what?
According to Social Contract Theory, law represents what?
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What distinguishes legal rules from non-legal rules?
What distinguishes legal rules from non-legal rules?
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According to the Marxist Theory, what is the essence of law?
According to the Marxist Theory, what is the essence of law?
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Which of the following theories considers law to be created by God?
Which of the following theories considers law to be created by God?
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What fundamentally differs between rules and laws?
What fundamentally differs between rules and laws?
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What social factor primarily influences the state?
What social factor primarily influences the state?
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What does the social face of the state emphasize?
What does the social face of the state emphasize?
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According to the Marxist theory, the evolution of the state process follows which sequence?
According to the Marxist theory, the evolution of the state process follows which sequence?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the state as defined in the content?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the state as defined in the content?
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What does the economic aspect of the state's nature involve?
What does the economic aspect of the state's nature involve?
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What does the Social Contract Theory posit regarding the origins of the state?
What does the Social Contract Theory posit regarding the origins of the state?
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Which of the following is NOT a non-Marxist theory regarding the origin of states and law?
Which of the following is NOT a non-Marxist theory regarding the origin of states and law?
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In the context of state nature, what does the term 'class-conscious face' imply?
In the context of state nature, what does the term 'class-conscious face' imply?
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What is a primary function of the state as detailed in the content?
What is a primary function of the state as detailed in the content?
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Study Notes
PLĐC - Introduction to Law (Foreign Trade University)
- The document is study notes about Introduction to Law at Foreign Trade University
- It covers various topics in the field of law, including state and law, origin of states and law, theories regarding the origin of law, nature of state, law definition, rules and laws, legal vs non-legal rules, law and morality, law and custom, public and private law, and criminal vs civil law
Topic 1: State and Law
- Non-Maxist theories include Theory of Violence, Theology, and Social Contract Theory
- Origin of the state follows Maxist theory: Primitive community/classless society -> class society -> state
- Economic causes involved in states can be seen as having three stages of labor and private ownership occurrence
- Special political organization, protecting the ruling classes' rights/interests, maintaining social stability are features of the state
- The state has the power to enforce its rules
Nature of State
- Class-conscious face: The state is influenced by and influences the class structure of society, often reflecting the interests of the dominant class.
- Social face: The state shapes and is shaped by social relations, interacting with various social structures and ensuring social order
Origin of Law
- Non-Marxist: Laws represent the general will of the community, intuition of correct conduct, and the rule of God.
- Marxist: Laws are legally enforceable rules by authorities within a society, reflecting the prevailing economic system.
Essence of Law
- Rules and laws are meant to dictate what is/isn't allowed by a given society
- Legal rules apply in all of society and distinguish between legal and non legal rules; non-legal rules are specific to given groups or social settings
Law and Morality
- Morality focuses on concepts of good, evil, right, and wrong in a broader context.
- Morality is not enforceable, unlike legislation. It's about intentions and attitudes as opposed to only visible behavior
Law and Custom
- Customs are widely-recognized societal rules formed over time
- Customs should not contradict general legal principles
Law and Other Concepts
- Laws, customs, and morals are distinct concepts, but they interact with each other within a society
- Law is formed and influenced by moral and societal standards, which sometimes directly conflict with and contradict them
Classification of Laws
- Public law is concerned with how a government interacts with its citizens.
- Private law concerns the relations between individuals.
- Criminal law focuses on crimes against society.
- Civil law deals with disputes between individuals.
Substantive and Procedural Law
- Substantive law defines rights and obligations of individuals in a given society.
- Procedural law outlines the methods of enforcing substantive law , the processes involved in resolving disputes.
Sources of Law
- Customs: time-tested rules of conduct accepted within a society.
- Statute Law: written laws passed by legislative bodies.
- Case Law: rules derived from judicial decisions in past cases
Civil Law in Vietnam
- Civil law defines relations between individuals/organizations in a given society.
- Key elements include: parties, objects, and their rights and obligations.
- Essential components of a civil relation are the parties, the subject matter, the conditions and the legal norms, or legal principle guiding their interaction
Legal Capacity
- Civil legal capacity - refers to a person's ability to participate in legal transactions/proceedings.
- Civil act capacity - refers to a person's ability to perform civil obligations by their own actions
Legal Norms
- Legal norms are general rules of conduct promulgated or recognized by a state/community
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This quiz covers key concepts in the Introduction to Law course at Foreign Trade University. It includes the nature of the state, various legal theories, and the distinction between public and private law. Test your understanding of fundamental legal principles and their implications in society.
