INTRO TO LAW

Question 1

Three Definitions of LAW

Answer 1

It is an ORDINANCE OF REASON
PROMULGATED by a DULY CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY
for the COMMON GOOD of the society

Question 2

Types of Law

Answer 2

Eternal Law
Natural Law
Human Law
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Public Law

Question 3

Sources of Positive Law

Answer 3

Constitution
Statutes
Jurisprudence

Question 4

Basic Principles in Human Laws

Answer 4

1. Ignorantia legis neminem excusat.
   Ignorance of the law cannot be used as an excuse.
2. Lex prospicit, non respicit.
   Laws shall have no retroactive effect.
3. Rights may be waived unless the is contrary to:
   -Law
   - Public policy
   - Public Order
   - Morals
   - Prejudicial to a 3rd person with a right recognized by law
   - Good customs
4. A law can only be repealed by another law and can only be
   nullified by the courts on the basis of the 1987 Constitution.
5. Customs which are contrary to law, public order, or public policy shall not be countenanced.

Question 5

Importance of Law in Establishing & Regulating a Profession

Answer 5

-It concretizes the profession
-defines the scope and limitations of the profession, to prevent abuse of rights and privileges
-To reiterate that the land values human dignity and rights
-To set the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the people in the profession

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE

Ethics is ubiquitous and it fits everywhere.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE

Ethics regulate man-made laws.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE

Everything that is legal is ethical.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

Divine will of God (impossible to comprehend)

Answer 9

Eternal Law

Question 10

Universal in nature (gravity)

Answer 10

Natural Law

Question 11

Criminal, Civil, Public, and human in nature

Answer 11

Human Law

Question 12

Highest form of Criminal law

Answer 12

Constitution