iNTRO to LAW Flashcards
1
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What are the concepts that the
term law may be understood? Concepts of Law
A
- General or abstract sense
2. Specific or material sense
2
Q
What are the Characteristics of Law?
A
- It is a rule of human conduct;
- Promulgated by competent authority;
- Obligatory; and
- General observance
3
Q
Foundations of Law
A
- Law is a product of social life and is a creation of
human nature. - It was intended by man to serve man.
- It regulates the relations of human beings.
4
Q
Where does law rest upon?
A
It rests upon the concepts of:
a. Order
b. Co-existence
c. And liberty
5
Q
What is the difference of Law and Moral?
A
- “Law covers only social activities, or relations of man to his fellow-man, but the field of morals includes not only the duties of man to his fellow-being, but also those to himself and to his God.
- Obligation to society vs. Obligation to self, God and to society.
6
Q
What are the two General Divisions of Law?
A
- Divine law – God himself is the legislator.
2. Human law – promulgate by man to regulate human relations.
7
Q
What are the two main classes of Human Law?
A
- General or public law
2. Individual or private law
8
Q
What is General or Public Law?
A
- The law of relationships between individuals and the government.
9
Q
Give 5 examples of General or Public Law?
A
- International law
- Constitutional law
- Administrative law
- Criminal law
- Tax law
10
Q
What is Administrative Law all about?
A
- Law that governs the relations between public officials and employees of the government.
11
Q
Give 3 examples of Individual or Private Law?
A
- Civil law
- Mercantile Law
- Procedural law
12
Q
What is Mercantile Law?
A
- Law that regulates the special relations produced
by commercial transactions.
13
Q
What is Procedural Law?
A
- Provide for the means by which private rights may be enforced.
14
Q
What is Codification of Laws?
A
- The systematic organization of the law into one or more codes.
15
Q
What is Code?
A
- Collection of laws of the same kind.
