Principles of Law Overview
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What is the primary feature of the Anglo Saxon legal system?

  • Law is based on religious texts
  • Legislation is applied by executive authorities
  • Written laws are enacted by the legislature
  • Law is developed through judicial precedents (correct)

The Romano Germanic system separates government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.

True (A)

What type of legal systems does the Romano Germanic system exclude?

Anglo Saxon and Islamic systems

The legal rule defines the __________ of the law.

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Match the following systems with their characteristics:

<p>Romano Germanic = Legislation is enacted by legislature Anglo Saxon = Based on judicial precedents Islamic = Derived from religious texts Public law = Concerns the government and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes judicial precedents?

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In the Romano Germanic system, the government executes the law, while the legislature creates it.

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What are the two main classifications of law?

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In the Anglo Saxon system, __________ precedes rights.

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Romano-Germanic System

This system, applied in countries like Egypt and France, relies on a clear separation of three main authorities: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Lawmaking in the Romano-Germanic System

The legislative branch creates written laws which the judicial branch applies and the executive branch carries out.

Scope of the Romano-Germanic System

In this system, the law applies to everyone in society, covering areas like the economy, politics, and administration.

Anglo-Saxon System

This system, used in countries like the USA and UK, bases its laws on previous court decisions.

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Judicial Precedents

A judicial precedent refers to past court rulings that establish legal principles and guide future judges.

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Hierarchy of Courts

Lower courts are bound to follow decisions made by higher courts in similar cases.

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Remedies Precede Rights

The Anglo-Saxon system emphasizes the idea that remedies for legal issues come before the recognition of rights.

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Rights Precede Law

The Romano-Germanic system prioritizes the concept that rights establish the foundation for legal frameworks.

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Islamic Legal System

The legal system based upon Sharia law derived from the Quran and Sunnah.

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Study Notes

Principles of Law Lecture Notes

  • Presented by: Dr. Mostafa Refaat
  • Course Focus: An overview of legal systems, including Romano-Germanic, Anglo-Saxon, and Islamic systems. Also explores classification of law, sources of law, application of law, and related concepts of rights. Specifically discusses contracts.

  • Romano-Germanic System:

    • Used in many countries like Egypt and France.
    • Based on the separation of legislative, executive, and judicial authorities.
    • Focuses on written laws enacted by the legislative branch, applied by the judiciary, and carried out by the executive.
    • Covers various aspects of society (economic, political, administrative, etc.)
    • The emphasis is on "the right precedes law."

  • Anglo-Saxon System:

    • Used in the USA and UK.
    • Legal principles derived from judicial precedents (past court decisions).
    • Law evolves case-by-case based on previous rulings.
    • Judicial precedents are a primary source of law. Lower courts must respect the rulings of higher courts.
    • "Remedies precede rights" is a key concept.

  • Islamic System:

    • Also mentioned as a legal system.

Classification of Law

  • Public Law: A branch of law.
  • Private Law: Another branch of law.

Sources of Law

  • Formal Sources: A category of legal sources.
  • Complementary Sources: Another category of legal sources for law.

Application of Law

  • In Region: A factor for the application of law.
  • In Time: Another factor for applying law.

Types of Rights and Rights in General

  • Types of Rights: Categorization of rights.
  • Personality: A type of right.

Contracts

  • The Contract: A major legal topic.

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This quiz explores key concepts in legal systems including the Romano-Germanic, Anglo-Saxon, and Islamic legal frameworks. You'll learn about the classification of law, sources of law, and the application of rights and contracts. Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of legal systems presented by Dr. Mostafa Refaat.

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