JURI 610 Quiz 2
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Feb 20, 2024
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out of 95 Submitted Jan 26 at 2:16pm This attempt took 49 minutes. Question 1
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What key element is often left unstated in jurisprudential debates that can lead to misunderstandings among those engaged in the debates? The name of the jurisprudential theory asserted. An explanation of the key terms of the jurisprudential theory. Who is asserting the jurisprudential theory. The purpose that the jurisprudential theory is put forward. Question 2
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Theories of law help answer which question? How one should interpret the law. How one should apply the law. How one should determine whether something is law. How one should explain the law.
Question 3
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In what foundational document is Laws of Nature and Nature’s God referenced?
U.S. Constitution Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence George Washington’s Farewell Address
Question 4
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Anthropological studies confirm that in all cultures, law shares with religion four elements; which of the following is not one of the elements identified? Ritual Authority Consistency Universality Question 5
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Which of the following is not identified by Professor Berman as a symptom of the integrity crisis Western man is experiencing?
Massive loss of confidence in the law Laws that fail to address modern issues Loss of religious faith Loss of respect for the law Question 6
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Why did Ronald Dworkin reject the value of a general theory of law that would be valid for all legal systems? Because no theory could apply to all the legal systems that exist in the world. Because it would not provide any useful specific information about the legal system. Because there cannot be consensus on what theory of law should apply to all legal systems. Because international theories of justice already provide such a framework. Question 7
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Luther replaced the Gregorian “two swords” theory with the following theory:
the “doctrine of the uses of the law” theory
“secular sword” theory
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“two kingdoms” theory
“spiritual sword” theory
Question 8
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In The Concept of Law, H. L. A. Hart considered the question of “What is the Purpose of Law?”
True False Question 9
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Ronald Dworkin explained that the Nazi regime that resulted in the holocaust was one without law. True False Question 10
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Law should be wholly relative to circumstances of time and place to be valid. True False
Question 11
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Explain what Professor Berman means when he says that religion is a shared commitment to transcendent values? Your Answer: Professor Berman means law provides structure to the society it governs. Its intent is to maintain order within society. Question 12
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Explain what Professor Berman asserts is the primary cause of the crisis of the Western legal tradition? Type: MC Your Answer: Professor Berman believes the primary cause of the crisis of the Western legal tradition is the continued loss of the religious foundation within the study and practice of law. For laws to govern in a way that encompasses morals and values, one must apply a biblical foundation to the study and practice of. Question 13
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Explain the doctrine of the uses of the law. Your Answer: The doctrine of the uses of the law is the moral law and law of civil society that teaches society about sin, punishment, and forgiveness. Its intent is to teach people that break the law, that they are sinning, there will be consequences, and they have an obligation to right the wrong they have committed. Question 14
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Briefly explain how a deeply held conviction that law is part of the ultimate purpose and meaning of life helps to deter crime. Type: MC Your Answer:
Deriving from a Puritan work ethic, the "city upon a hill" was the belief the ultimate purpose of law was to assist others to live in a morally right Christian society and to live their lives as those around them. Question 15
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What was the first systematic legal treatise produced in the West and what technique did it utilize to synthesize the law? Your Answer: Gratian's Concordance of Discordant Canons was the first Systematic legal treatise. It used a technique referred to as harmonizing contradictions to synthesize the law. Luther primarily challenged the authority of the Church Question 16
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In proclaiming the abolition of the ecclesiastical jurisdiction and denying the validity of the canon law, what was Luther primarily challenging? Your Answer: Luther challenged the authority of Church over people. he denied the validity of canon law and by doing so, took away the power the church possessed. Luther stated "Church has no authority to declare laws at all. It is not a law-making institution." Instead he rather the church hand power over to the people, promoting a spiritual community, and allowing people to practice free will as God intended. Question 17
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In chapter 1, Professor Bix discusses how to define law. Explain how Dworkin supports his proposition that some people can say that the Nazi regime had law while others say that the Nazi regime did not have law. Your Answer: Dworkin asserted there was not much of a debate when it comes to whether Nazi's possessed law. Those who feel the Nazi's had law believe the intuitions, history, and purposes were similar to ours. Those who feel the Nazi's did not have law believe there were no moral obligations to follow any of the Nazi rules due to the pure evil that occurred. Dworkin feels both arguments are reasonable and compatible, thus making the debate disappear, allowing more substantial debates to be focused on. Thus the definition of law emerges, which reflect moral or political controversies which can at times mud the waters of the core issues at hand. This causes us to analyze the
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law and the issues concerning the law, and wait for affirmation or rebuttal of those who study it.