Jurisprudence: The Hart-Fuller Debate Quiz

According to Fuller, how many precepts of legality are required for a legal system to work properly?

• 10

• 8

• 7

• 5

What did Fuller argue that was missing in legal positivists' arguments that law is a "one way projection of authority?"

• Economic incentives
• Social norms
• Cooperation and reciprocity

• Political power dynamics

What is NOT an example of Fuller's eight precepts?

• Laws should not be contradictory

• Laws should be widely publicised

• Laws should be specific

• Laws must be understandable and clear

What did Hart believe Fuller's eight precepts were?

• Principles of efficiency

• Principles of justice

• Principles of fairness

• Principles of human rights

According to Simmonds, what is the moral value of adhering to Fuller's precepts of legality?

• It promotes equality among the subjects of the law

• It has no moral value

• It ensures efficiency in governance

• It guarantees independence for the subjects of the law

In the grudge informer case, what did Fuller say about the Nazi regime? 

• There was internal morality when lawmaking, and should be treated as law

• No internal morality during lawmaking, and should be treated as non-law

• There was internal justice when lawmaking, and should be treated as non-law

• No internal justice during lawmaking, and should be treated as law

What is Kramer's critique of Simmonds' argument regarding the moral value of Fuller's precepts?

• It promotes equality among the subjects of the law

• It has no moral value

• It guarantees independence for the subjects of the law

• It may not guarantee independence and liberty

What is the main controversy surrounding Fuller's 8th precept of legality?

• The use of force by a wicked ruler

• The use of punishments against subjects

• The use of retrospective legislation

• The use of extra-legal force against opponents

What is the experience of history mentioned as a reason to doubt a wicked ruler's adherence to Fuller's 8th precept?

• There is no wicked regime on earth that has ever abided by all of Fuller's eight precepts

• Wicked rulers always follow Fuller's eight precepts

• Fuller's eight precepts have never been tested in history

• Wicked rulers have always followed Fuller's eight precepts

What were some counterarguments given by Fuller in response to Hart?

• Internal Morality of Poisoning

• Check & Balances

• Adherence to Internal Requirements

• All of the Above