1.1 Foundations of Law Vocabulary Flashcard

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Who is credited with the idea of the "separation of powers" in government?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Which document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English monarchy?

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Magna Carta

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What is the main difference between common law and civil law systems?

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Common law is based on judicial decisions; civil law is based on written codes.

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Who argued that all people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

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John Locke

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Which legal code was developed under a Byzantine emperor and influenced many modern legal systems?

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Justinian Code

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Consent of the governed

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The authority of government comes from the people.

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Which philosopher is associated with the idea of a "social contract"?

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John Locke

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What is the primary focus of civil law systems?

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Codified statutes and laws

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What best describes "individual rights"?

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Rights that belong to each person naturally

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Which English legal scholar wrote extensively about the common law?

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William Blackstone