Intro to law
Legal Systems
Theory of law
L.R.M
100

What is law? 

Law has been defined as a set of rules, of one kind or another, which carry sanctions and are intended to guide the activities of society and its members.

100

The Jamaica legal system is modelled off which legal sysytem

England

100

What is natural law theory

the existence of a higher, universal law that is inherent in nature and accessible to reason

100

Give one commandment that was made a law in Jamaica

Thou shall not steal or thou shall not kill

200

Give two functions of law

establish societal order by setting standards, guiding behaviour and resolving disputes

200

What year was the norman conquest

1066

200

What is Positive law? 

man-made or enacted law, derives its legitimacy from human authority, such as legislation, constitutions, and legal systems established by governments or other governing bodies.

200

what is the legal definition of marriage

to be the voluntary union for life of a single man and a single woman to the exclusion of all others.”

300

True or False: where a rule stipulates a form of punishment for non-compliance, that rule is not a law. 

false

300

What is the hybrid legal system 

More than one legal tradition/ system, usually a mixture of common law and civil law. Usually develops as a result of colonization, double colonization,  cession, purchase/ annexation by the State with a legal system of different tradition than that of the jurisdiction acquired

300

Give 2 differences between natural and positive law 

Natural law is rooted in moral principles derived from nature and reason, while positive law is based on human-constructed legal systems.

Natural law finds legitimacy in moral principles, whereas positive law derives legitimacy from authoritative human institutions.

Natural law often has a strong moral component, prescribing that just laws align with inherent moral principles. Positive law can be morally neutral, and the morality of a law is not a criterion for its validity.

Natural law is seen as relatively stable and enduring, reflecting timeless principles. Positive law can change over time based on the decisions of legislative bodies and legal authorities.


300

Which case defined marriage

Hyde v Hyde

400

What is the difference between a rule and a law

A rule does not have sanctions but law has sanctions for non-compliance

400

Which CAribbean Countries have hybrid legal system

Guyana and St. Lucia

400

Who makes positive laws in Jamaica

Government

400

True or false: All moral rules are social rules but not all social rules are moral rules.

True

500

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500

What is the socialist legal system

Autocratic society

500

How does natural law and positive law work together?

Natural law based on morals are incorporated into positive laws

500

What is the name of the case where the name and address of homosexuals were published

knuller v dpp

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