10 Questions
What is jurisprudence?
A legal system derived from Latin
Which term is synonymous with regulatory law?
Legal Opinion
What is an ordinance?
An authoritative order enacted by local government
What is a legal opinion letter commonly known as?
'Opinion Letter'
According to Webster, what does 'resolution' refer to?
'The act of resolving' conflicts
Which legal document has the same effect as a statute within a municipality?
Rule on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages and Annulment of Voidable Marriages
What is the function of a legal opinion in a transaction?
Serving as the basis for entering into the transaction
What does the term 'juris prudentia' mean in Latin?
'Study of law'
'Regulation' is defined as:
'The act of controlling laws'
'Educational Structure' refers to:
'Organization of the Education System and of its Structure'
Study Notes
- Law is a system of rules recognized by a country or community to regulate actions and enforce penalties, serving as an instrument to govern human behavior from the viewpoint of society and legislation.
- There are various branches of law including criminal law (punishing crimes), corporate law (ensuring business compliance), international law (governing interactions between countries), commercial law (dealing with trade and commerce), family law (handling family-related cases), constitutional law (upholding the constitution), labor law (overseeing employer-employee relationships), and intellectual property law (protecting creative works).
- International law covers areas like human rights, peace, security, trade, labor standards, WTO regulations, and global ethics.
- Corporate law includes aspects like contracts regulation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, venture capital, and securities trading.
- Sources of Philippine educational jurisprudence include the Constitution, statutes (Acts of Congress), case law or jurisprudence, regulatory laws, ordinances, legal opinions, and resolutions.
- Educational underpinnings in the Philippines involve the structure and organization of the education system, with laws like the Civil Code of the Philippines, Family Code of the Philippines, and rules on marriage declarations and annulments being significant.
Explore the concept of law as the system of rules recognized by a country or community to regulate the actions of its members. Learn about how law serves as an instrument to regulate human conduct, justice, morality, reason, order, and righteousness from a societal viewpoint.
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