Question 1

The prominent example of religious law in your text is ___________.

Accepted Answer

Sharia

Question 2

In recent decades, European countries that use code law:

Accepted Answer

A)  have essentially become authoritarian states 
B)  have strengthened the rights of the state versus the rights of the individual 
C)  have applied code-law concepts in civil cases, but not in criminal cases 
D)  have adopted important aspects of case law 
E)  have abandoned it completely in favor of case law 
A)  have essentially become authoritarian states 
B)  have strengthened the rights of the state versus the rights of the individual 
C)  have applied code-law concepts in civil cases, but not in criminal cases 
D)  have adopted important aspects of case law 
E)  have abandoned it completely in favor of case law D

Question 3

Critical Thinking
We often assume many notions about law and legal systems. In the end, legal systems are systems of social control - an elaborated system for managing the behavior of citizens. While we are quick to focus on principles and justice and protections, we seldom devote much thinking to efficiency of a legal system. With the expansion of legal prescriptions for our behavior, especially in political systems touting "freedom," it may be useful to think about how a complex, modern legal system could be made more efficient. As a point of departure, think about the ways in which people might be encouraged to constrain their own behavior rather than having government be the primary enforcer.

Accepted Answer

One way to encourage individuals to constrain their own behavior is through education and awareness. By promoting a better understanding of the laws and the reasons behind them, individuals may be more inclined to voluntarily comply with legal requirements. Additionally, promoting a culture of personal responsibility and accountability can also lead to individuals taking more ownership of their actions and making more conscious choices.

Another approach could be to incentivize compliance through rewards and recognition for those who consistently adhere to the law. This could create a positive reinforcement for lawful behavior and encourage others to follow suit. On the other hand, there could also be consequences for repeated violations, creating a deterrent for non-compliance.

Furthermore, utilizing technology and data-driven approaches can also contribute to the efficiency of a legal system. By implementing systems that streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy, and improve access to legal resources, the overall effectiveness of the legal system can be enhanced.

Ultimately, by shifting the focus from solely relying on government enforcement to a more balanced approach that includes individual responsibility, incentives, and technological advancements, a complex, modern legal system can be made more efficient. This can lead to a more harmonious and compliant society while also reducing the burden on the legal system itself.

Question 4

Chinese law today is shaped by Confucian tradition and the political self-interest of the state's leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Shia and Sunni Islamic sects find that Sharia is one realm of public behavior on which they agree completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Your text suggests that the flexibility of Western systems is one important reason that many parts of the world find this type of legal system unworkable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When cases serve as precedents for future rulings, the legal system is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When cases serve as precedents for future...

Question 8

By Durkheim's reasoning, society would naturally dismember itself were it not for law which serves as the glue to hold systems together and establishes a commonness he calls mechanical solidarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sharia stems from tenets of this religion:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hinduism 
B)  Buddhism 
C)  Christianity 
D)  Judaism 
E)  Islam 
A)  Hinduism 
B)  Buddhism 
C)  Christianity 
D)  Judaism 
E)  Islam

Question 10

More case-law systems have morphed into code-law systems than code-law systems have morphed into case-law systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How do criminal law, civil law, and constitutional law differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

Criminal law, civil law, and constitutio

Question 12

Anglo-Saxon case law:

Accepted Answer

A)  is essentially the same thing as continental European code law 
B)  had great influence in the United States and Canada 
C)  originated in France under the direction of Napoleon 
D)  was once quite important, but is of little relevance today 
E)  sees law as the sole discretion of government 
A)  is essentially the same thing as continental European code law 
B)  had great influence in the United States and Canada 
C)  originated in France under the direction of Napoleon 
D)  was once quite important, but is of little relevance today 
E)  sees law as the sole discretion of government

Question 13

If one system has many more laws than the other, is the public in the second one more "free?"

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the number of l

Question 14

When a detailed inventory of rules is produced by and interpreted by government, the legal system is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a detailed inventory of rules is...

Question 15

The type of law that regulates relations between people is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of law that regulates relations...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT regulated by civil law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining if a newspaper deliberately lied about someone 
B)  Determining damages for injury in a car accident 
C)  Procedures for getting a divorce 
D)  Whether or not a contract has been violated 
E)  Whether or not a person accused of assault is guilty 
A)  Determining if a newspaper deliberately lied about someone 
B)  Determining damages for injury in a car accident 
C)  Procedures for getting a divorce 
D)  Whether or not a contract has been violated 
E)  Whether or not a person accused of assault is guilty

Question 17

Some large countries with predominantly Moslem populations have Western-style legal systems but use Sharia for establishing family and marriage legal prescriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The European Court of Justice is a critical element in establishing the integrity of the European Union by establishing the sovereignty of the EU in disputes involving various parties in the new macro-state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Supreme Court of the United States:

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer practices judicial review 
B)  has members who serve fixed terms that can be renewed 
C)  need not hear every appeal put to it 
D)  often rules on the constitutionality of proposed laws 
E)  does not consider constitutional questions 
A)  no longer practices judicial review 
B)  has members who serve fixed terms that can be renewed 
C)  need not hear every appeal put to it 
D)  often rules on the constitutionality of proposed laws 
E)  does not consider constitutional questions

Question 20

What is judicial review and why is it such an important power?

Accepted Answer

Judicial review is the power of a court

The prominent example of religious law in your text is ___________.

In recent decades, European countries that use code law:

Chinese law today is shaped by Confucian tradition and the political self-interest of the state's leaders.

Shia and Sunni Islamic sects find that Sharia is one realm of public behavior on which they agree completely.

Your text suggests that the flexibility of Western systems is one important reason that many parts of the world find this type of legal system unworkable.

When cases serve as precedents for future rulings, the legal system is called _____________.

By Durkheim's reasoning, society would naturally dismember itself were it not for law which serves as the glue to hold systems together and establishes a commonness he calls mechanical solidarity.

Sharia stems from tenets of this religion:

More case-law systems have morphed into code-law systems than code-law systems have morphed into case-law systems.

How do criminal law, civil law, and constitutional law differ from each other?

Anglo-Saxon case law:

If one system has many more laws than the other, is the public in the second one more "free?"

When a detailed inventory of rules is produced by and interpreted by government, the legal system is called ____________________.

The type of law that regulates relations between people is called ________________.

Which of the following is NOT regulated by civil law?

Some large countries with predominantly Moslem populations have Western-style legal systems but use Sharia for establishing family and marriage legal prescriptions.

The European Court of Justice is a critical element in establishing the integrity of the European Union by establishing the sovereignty of the EU in disputes involving various parties in the new macro-state.

The Supreme Court of the United States:

What is judicial review and why is it such an important power?

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Exam 17: Law and the Courts

The prominent example of religious law in your text is ___________.

In recent decades, European countries that use code law:

Chinese law today is shaped by Confucian tradition and the political self-interest of the state's leaders.

Shia and Sunni Islamic sects find that Sharia is one realm of public behavior on which they agree completely.

Your text suggests that the flexibility of Western systems is one important reason that many parts of the world find this type of legal system unworkable.

When cases serve as precedents for future rulings, the legal system is called _____________.

By Durkheim's reasoning, society would naturally dismember itself were it not for law which serves as the glue to hold systems together and establishes a commonness he calls mechanical solidarity.

Sharia stems from tenets of this religion:

More case-law systems have morphed into code-law systems than code-law systems have morphed into case-law systems.

How do criminal law, civil law, and constitutional law differ from each other?

Anglo-Saxon case law:

If one system has many more laws than the other, is the public in the second one more "free?"

When a detailed inventory of rules is produced by and interpreted by government, the legal system is called ____________________.

The type of law that regulates relations between people is called ________________.

Which of the following is NOT regulated by civil law?

Some large countries with predominantly Moslem populations have Western-style legal systems but use Sharia for establishing family and marriage legal prescriptions.

The European Court of Justice is a critical element in establishing the integrity of the European Union by establishing the sovereignty of the EU in disputes involving various parties in the new macro-state.

The Supreme Court of the United States:

What is judicial review and why is it such an important power?

Politics: Setting the Stage

Modern Ideologies and Political Philosophy

The Modern State

Policies of the State

Economic Policy of the State

What Lies Behind Policy: Questions of Justice and Effectiveness

Democracies and Authoritarian Systems

Political Culture and Political Socialization

Constitutions and the Design of Government

Elections

Parties: a Linking and Leading Mechanism in Politics

Structured Conflict: Interest Groups and Politics

Social Movements and Contentious Politics

National Decision-Making Institutions: Parliamentary Government

National Decision-Making Institutions: Presidential Government

Bureaucracy and the Public Sector

Global Politics: Politics Among States and Others

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