Understanding Jurisprudence

The word 'Jurisprudence' is derived from the Latin word 'Jurisprudentia' which means:

• Knowledge of law

• Philosophy of law

• Wisdom of law

• Science of law

According to Salmond, jurisprudence is the:

• Science of the first principles of the civil law

• Science of actual law enforced by courts

• Knowledge of things human and divine

• Study of the ultimate ends of law

Who defined jurisprudence as "the philosophy of positive law"?

• John Austin

• H.L.A. Hart

• Roscoe Pound

• Hans Kelsen

What is the main concern of jurisprudence?

• Practical application of law in court

• Abstract and theoretical study of law

• Drafting of laws

• History of legal systems

General jurisprudence, in contrast to special jurisprudence, is related to:

• The legal system of a specific country

• General fundamental principles in all legal systems

• The study of Roman law

• The study of only international law

What is the Analytical School of Jurisprudence mainly related to:

• Historical development of law

• Orders of the Supreme

• Social interest and engineering

• Economic interpretation of law

The central tenet of the historical school is that law:

• Is a product of the will of the omnipotent

• Is found, not made

• Should be used to achieve social justice

• Is a system of rules

"The life of law is not logic; it is experience." Which school's principal theory is this statement?

• Analytical School

• Social School

• Historical School

• Realist School

Who proposed the pure theory of law:

• Rudolf von Jhering

• Hans Kelsen

• Jeremy Bentham

• Karl Marx

How does social school law view?

• A set of abstract rules

• A means of social control

• An order supported by penalties

• A reflection of people's spirit