Law ch1

Which of the following best defines law according to the Oxford Dictionary of Law?

• A rule created to control personal morals

• A decision made by judges in court

• A set of enforceable rules that govern society

• A contract between individuals and the state

What is the main focus of John Austin’s definition of law?

• Promoting moral behavior in society

• Resolving social conflicts

• Commands by a sovereign backed by sanctions

• Rules based on customs and traditions

According to John Salmond, law must be:

• Based only on religious principles

• Derived from public opinion

• Recognized and applied by the state in the administration of justice

• Flexible and optional

William Blackstone defined law as:

• A guideline for personal freedom

• A rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power

• An agreement between individuals

• A suggestion from the public

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of law?

• Rules or command

• Authority or lawmaker

• Personal opinions

• Enforcement

Laws apply within:

• The entire world

• Specific jurisdictions or societies

• Only cities

• Only courts

What ensures people comply with the law?

• Community praise

• Sanctions or punishments

• Peer review

• Free will

Which of the following is a function of law related to regulating behavior?

• Facilitating holidays

• Social control

• Increasing entertainment

• Preventing aging

Which of these is an example of informal social control?

• Police enforcing traffic laws

• Court imposing jail time

• Social disapproval for being rude

• Government issuing a regulation

Which method is part of conflict resolution in law?

• Social media polls

• Litigation in courts

• Public voting

• Military intervention