Question 1

Royal prerogative originates in common law and is vested constitutionally in the Crown.

Accepted Answer

Royal prerogative does originate in common law and is constitutionally vested in the Crown, according to the UK constitution.

Question 2

Legal literacy refers to all of the following,except _________.

Accepted Answer

Legal literacy is about acquiring knowledge and awareness of the law, which includes the ability to assert rights and mobilize for change. However, it does not necessarily involve looking solely to the past for legal structuring.

Question 3

The International Institute for the Sociology of Law was founded in _______ in ________.

Accepted Answer

The International Institute for the Sociology of Law was founded in Spain in 1988.

Question 4

Praxis refers to the union of theory with social action.

Accepted Answer

Praxis is the integration of theory and practice, often in the context of social action or social change. It emphasizes the importance of putting theory into practice and reflecting on the results in order to improve both theory and practice.

Question 5

Which sociologist relied heavily on earlier findings to argue that law should be studied as a social institution?

Accepted Answer

Roscoe Pound relied heavily on earlier findings to argue that law should be studied as a social institution. He emphasized the role of law in maintaining social order and resolving conflicts, and suggested that legal rules and systems are shaped by social, economic, and cultural factors. His work helped to establish the field of sociology of law.

Question 6

Case law is enacted by judges in cases that are decided in appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

Case law is developed by judges in appellate courts when they make decisions on specific cases. These decisions then become legally binding and serve as precedents for future cases with similar issues.

Question 7

The doctrine of precedent is strictly a common-law practice.

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of precedent is a common-law practice which means that courts follow the decisions of earlier courts on similar legal issues. It is a foundational principle of the common-law system, which developed in England and is used in many countries with legal systems based on English law. Civil-law systems, on the other hand, do not rely on the doctrine of precedent and instead have codified sets of laws and regulations.

Question 8

Sociologists who claim to be "dialectical" typically adhere to a consensus perspective.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists who claim to be "dialectical" usually reject the consensus perspective in favor of a critical perspective that emphasizes conflict and contradictions in society.

Question 9

Civil-law legal systems are predominant in English-speaking countries.

Accepted Answer

Civil-law legal systems are predominant in countries like France, Germany, Japan, and most of the European countries. English-speaking countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have common-law legal systems.

Question 10

Traditional societies rely almost exclusively on __________ as the source of legal rules.

Accepted Answer

Customary practices and traditions are the primary source of legal rules in traditional societies. Customary laws are unwritten rules that have been followed for generations and are enforced by the community. These laws are not formalized and usually involve the use of mediation and negotiation to resolve disputes.

Question 11

Rules for conduct,involving a sense of duty and obligation,are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rules for conduct,involving a sense of duty...

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false in describing sociological jurisprudence?

Accepted Answer

Ralf Dahrendorf is not generally identified as the father of sociological jurisprudence. Max Weber is often credited as the founder of the field.

Question 13

In the _________ style of social control,the deviant's conduct is defined as abnormal-the person needs help,such as treatment or medical intervention.

Accepted Answer

In the therapeutic style of social control, the focus is on providing help and treatment to the deviant rather than punishing them. The deviant's behavior is seen as a result of a psychological or medical condition that can be treated or managed. This approach is often used in cases involving mental illness, substance abuse, or addiction.

Question 14

In the ________ style of law,the deviant is viewed as a violator of a prohibition and an offender is subjected to punishment and condemnation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ________ style of law,the deviant...

Question 15

The principal source of Islamic law is the Sunna.

Accepted Answer

The principal source of Islamic law is the Quran, which is considered the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The Sunna, which consists of the practices and sayings of Muhammad, is the second source of Islamic law.

Question 16

Which legal system rejects the separation of powers between state and private ownership?

Accepted Answer

The socialist legal system rejects the separation of powers between state and private ownership. In this system, the state has ownership and control over the means of production, distribution, and exchange.

Question 17

Feminist legal scholarship emerged in Canada in the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

Feminist legal scholarship in Canada began to emerge more prominently in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as part of the broader second-wave feminist movement, rather than in the 1960s.

Question 18

A principal function of law in modern society is social engineering.

Accepted Answer

Social engineering refers to the use of laws and policies to shape and influence social behavior and attitudes. This is one of the main roles of law in modern society, as it is used to promote social harmony, economic growth, and individual rights and freedoms. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 19

Civil law consists of a body of rules and procedures intended to govern the conduct of organizations.

Accepted Answer

Civil law actually consists of a body of rules and procedures intended to govern the conduct of individuals and private legal entities, such as corporations or partnerships, rather than organizations in general.

Question 20

According to Vilhelm Aubert,legal thinking ___________.

Accepted Answer

According to Vilhelm Aubert, legal thinking regards truth as normative and nonprobabilistic. None of the other options align with his perspective.

Quiz 1: Introduction