WorksheetsFOL Wk 4
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
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..?
(a)
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..?
(a)
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..?
(a)
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
