Exam 1: An Introduction to Law and Society

In Islamic criminal procedure, you are allowed an appeal.

From the following quote identify which theorist is represented, "Law is a body of binding obligations . . . kept in force by the specific mechanisms of reciprocity and publicity inherent in the structure of society."

Identify the dysfunctional role of the law described by how the law may limit the ability of individuals to use the law to vindicate their right and liberties.

"Black letter law" is referred to the study of law that looks at all the outside factors that influence how legal cases play out.

Which definition of law is represented by, "The prophecies of what the courts will do in fact and nothing more pretentious, are what I mean by law"?

This is an example of the social control function of the law.

Identify, define, and summarize the principles of Private law.

Mores and folkways are informal ______.

Pound identified six "conflict perspectives" that are promoted by law and which are essential to the maintenance of a secure and stable society.

In Islamic Law, what happens if the plaintiff is unable to produce the required number of qualified witnesses?

Identify which of the following is NOT a dysfunctional role of the law.

Public law is comprised of ______.

Identify from the following definition of law, which two theorists are best represented, "Law is a mechanism to support the political and economic domination of the powerful ruling class and to exploit the working class."

Identify from the choices below, an example of the dispute resolution function of law.

Private law is comprised of ______.

Jurisprudence looks at the underlying philosophical questions of law.

In Islamic law, the prosecution can present eyewitnesses. Which of the following is true about eyewitness requirements?

______ are deeply and intensely held norms about what is right and wrong. The violation of these are met with strong condemnation.

The following definition of law follows what approach of defining the law? "Law is a body of binding obligations . . . kept in force by the specific mechanisms of reciprocity and publicity inherent in the structure of society."

Dominant groups use the police and other social control agencies to enforce the laws that promote their self-interest and values and is one of the propositions that underlie the conflict theory.