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What is the definition of a state?
What is the definition of a state?
A political entity existing on a territory where the sovereign powers of the state are exercised
What are the key characteristics of a state with a rule of law?
What are the key characteristics of a state with a rule of law?
Supremacy of the constitution, adherence to laws, respect for human rights, and the rule of law across all aspects of society
What does the phrase "power of the state" refer to?
What does the phrase "power of the state" refer to?
Exercising and enforcing legal norms in conjunction with other states (international law)
Which of the following are examples of the form of government?
Which of the following are examples of the form of government?
What is the definition of positive law?
What is the definition of positive law?
What are the principles of Roman law?
What are the principles of Roman law?
Which of the following are principles of the rule of law?
Which of the following are principles of the rule of law?
Flashcards
State
State
A form of political-social organization with a structure for social relations and centralized power.
State Power
State Power
The power exercised by a state within its territory, respecting the constitution and the law, and involving the whole population.
State Power & Relations
State Power & Relations
The interaction of a state's power with other states.
Governmental Form
Governmental Form
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Positive Law
Positive Law
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Roman Law
Roman Law
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Legality
Legality
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Freedom & Equality
Freedom & Equality
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Fairness (Judicial)
Fairness (Judicial)
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Responsibility (Individual)
Responsibility (Individual)
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Centralized State Power
Centralized State Power
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Constitutional Supremacy
Constitutional Supremacy
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Territorial Power
Territorial Power
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Active Legal Rules
Active Legal Rules
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Codified Law
Codified Law
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Public Law
Public Law
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Private Law
Private Law
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Hierarchical System (Law)
Hierarchical System (Law)
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Written Law
Written Law
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Collection of Active Legal Rules
Collection of Active Legal Rules
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Study Notes
State and Law
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State: political organization, social form, framework for social conduct, comprises all organs related to societal leadership, with central authority.
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Existence and extent of State influence within a territory, where power is exercised.
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State authority structure, including supreme constitutional law's significance, governing laws, and judicial/executive structures and authorities.
State's Power
- State power: exertion of power over a particular area, with people subject to its jurisdiction.
- Population: citizenry under the state's authority.
Government Forms
- Government forms: ways governments are organized and authorities are distributed.
- Examples: republic and monarchy.
Positive Law
- Positive law: all active legal rules applicable within a state.
Roman Law
- Roman law: a framework of written laws.
- Features: hierarchical system, codified structure, public and private laws, structured based on fundamental principles, and important concepts such as rights and duties.
Principles of Law
- Legal principle: the legal obligation to follow the laws of the country.
- Freedom and equality: individual rights to be treated equally.
- Fairness/Justice: a legal system with fair practices and judgment.
- Responsibility: individual conduct towards society.
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