Sociology of Law Chapter 1 Flashcards

The study of the relationship between law and society and one's effect upon the other.

Set of rules and guidelines set forth by an authoritative body who can enforce said rules.

Natural law under Aristotle, remnants of codified law in Latin America, Christian theologians during the age of faith.

<p>Empiricism and Idealists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An individual gives up some rights for collective living; advocated by J.J. Rousseau.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analytic techniques used to study natural laws applied to human society; advocated by Comte.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural law and human law are interdependent; human progress follows economic stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It views society as a complex system whose parts work together; advocated by Emile Durkheim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict theory suggests social conflict arises from class divisions; referenced as Verstehen by Max Weber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The self is created through social interaction; the law results from these interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law exists independently of moral and individual views; based solely on reasoning and analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actions should result in net-positive benefits; legal acts must benefit society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is shaped by judges' rulings; based on perceptions and personal views; Holmes, Llewellyn, and Frank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is an enforced social norm; if it doesn't reflect social norms, it is ignored; by Roscoe Pound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the Law and Society Association and The Law and Society Review in the mid 20th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pillar of society but different than folkways and mores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is a cultural universal and a social custom based on reciprocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is coercion; a law is only valid if violations lead to punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is a reinstitutionalized custom; it is separate from normal customs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is enforced by specialized agents through fear and coercion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is created by judges based on their individual views; not legal formalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is a tool for social justice and the common good; it should help disenfranchised groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is a tool in social conflict, controlling thoughts, violence, and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law is government control that varies by time, place, and person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law has different meanings depending on the individual; interpretations vary among legal actors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Custom Law, Common Law, Roman Code, Theocratic Law, Political Doctrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law that exists as social customs, found in small, homogenous societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law created through judicial rulings in specific cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law based on a strict set of codified rules applied to cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law based on religious codes, such as Sharia law or Vatican law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where the ruling party controls all aspects, such as communism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law originating from court decrees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law that originates from appellate courts and federal court rulings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law governing the authority and powers of the federal government in the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law passed by state, federal, and government agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law set forth by regulatory agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An order issued by the president concerning laws or constitutional interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law created by administrations to implement policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law declaring the rights and duties of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law dictating how to protect the rights and duties of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law concerning relationships between private citizens and organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law concerning the relationship of the state with its citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law meant to protect society and declare what acts are illegal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law concerning the relationships of nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers