FOL Wk 4

Why learn about legal theory?

• Helps formulate better responses for essays

• Determines the correct course of action in all circumstances

• It underpins all aspects of the legal system from morality to legislative reform

• Learn big law words to confuse the public

Thinking about abstract theory for its own sake is called..?

Being aware of other legal theories allows a graduate law student to..

• Become self directed and continue learning after graduation

• Formulate opinions of opposition, empathise with others and develop skills that are not naturally evident

• Expand your understanding of the law in its application toward other cultures

• Create an adaptable. flexible framework of knowledge

The concept where law is underpinned by principles which transcend mere declarations of law is called..?

Which option describes positivism?

• All law, good or bad, is true and must be observed

• Law derived and created from religion

• Law is whatever the valid authority declares the law to be

• The law is exactly what the statute says explicitly

From Natural Law and Positivism, which is it important to know in Australian legal systems?

• Natural Law + Positivism + Anti-positivism

• Positivism only

• Whichever legal theory you identify most with

• Only Positivism + Anti-positivism

What are the most common aspects of Liberalism?

• Equality

• Liberty

• Individualism

• Capitalism

The idea that a single society can contain more than one legal system is called..?

What are TWO characteristics of First Nations Jurisprudence?

• Caring for country is a legal obligation

• Individualism

• Authority is not derived from the State

• Only written law is considered law