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What is the primary feature of the Anglo Saxon legal system?
What is the primary feature of the Anglo Saxon legal system?
The Romano Germanic system separates government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.
The Romano Germanic system separates government powers into legislative, executive, and judicial.
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What type of legal systems does the Romano Germanic system exclude?
What type of legal systems does the Romano Germanic system exclude?
Anglo Saxon and Islamic systems
The legal rule defines the __________ of the law.
The legal rule defines the __________ of the law.
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Match the following systems with their characteristics:
Match the following systems with their characteristics:
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Which of the following best describes judicial precedents?
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.
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?
What are the two main classifications of law?
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In the Anglo Saxon system, __________ precedes rights.
In the Anglo Saxon system, __________ precedes rights.
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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.
Legal Systems
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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."
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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.
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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.
