Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  conventions 
B)  norms 
C)  compensatory rule 
D)  customs 
E)  prerogative powers 
A)  conventions 
B)  norms 
C)  compensatory rule 
D)  customs 
E)  prerogative powers A

Question 2

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

A)  penal 
B)  compensatory 
C)  therapeutic 
D)  conciliatory 
E)  retributive 
A)  penal 
B)  compensatory 
C)  therapeutic 
D)  conciliatory 
E)  retributive D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  conventions 
B)  norms 
C)  compensatory rule 
D)  customs 
E)  prerogative powers 
A)  conventions 
B)  norms 
C)  compensatory rule 
D)  customs 
E)  prerogative powers D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

A)  penal 
B)  compensatory 
C)  therapeutic 
D)  conciliatory 
E)  retributive 
A)  penal 
B)  compensatory 
C)  therapeutic 
D)  conciliatory 
E)  retributive

Question 6

Discuss the various functions performed by law.

Accepted Answer

The law performs various functions in so

Question 7

The study of law by sociologists is markedly different from that of legal scholars.Explain.

Accepted Answer

The study of law by sociologists is mark

Question 8

Discuss the various dysfunctions of law.

Accepted Answer

The various dysfunctions of law can incl

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociological jurisprudence is the study of law and legal philosophy. 
B)  Sociological jurisprudence is based on a comparative study of legal doctrines. 
C)  Sociological jurisprudence considers law as it actually is-"the law in action." 
D)  Ralf Dahrendorf is generally identified as the father of sociological jurisprudence. 
E)  The writings of early sociologists such as Adamson Ross and Lester Ward greatly 	influenced the development of legal philosophy and sociological jurisprudence. 
A)  Sociological jurisprudence is the study of law and legal philosophy. 
B)  Sociological jurisprudence is based on a comparative study of legal doctrines. 
C)  Sociological jurisprudence considers law as it actually is-"the law in action." 
D)  Ralf Dahrendorf is generally identified as the father of sociological jurisprudence. 
E)  The writings of early sociologists such as Adamson Ross and Lester Ward greatly 	influenced the development of legal philosophy and sociological jurisprudence.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the capacity to mobilize for change 
B)  the process of acquiring critical awareness 
C)  the ability to assert rights 
D)  the propensity to look to the past for legal structuring 
E)  A, B, and C 
A)  the capacity to mobilize for change 
B)  the process of acquiring critical awareness 
C)  the ability to assert rights 
D)  the propensity to look to the past for legal structuring 
E)  A, B, and C

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The principal source of Islamic law is the Sunna.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the threefold objectives of classical socialist law.

Accepted Answer

The threefold objectives of classical so

Question 17

According to Vilhelm Aubert,legal thinking ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a synonym for scientific thinking 
B)  is a synonym for rationalistic thinking 
C)  endeavours to establish dramatic connections between means and ends 
D)  regards truth as normative and nonprobabilistic 
E)  is future-oriented 
A)  is a synonym for scientific thinking 
B)  is a synonym for rationalistic thinking 
C)  endeavours to establish dramatic connections between means and ends 
D)  regards truth as normative and nonprobabilistic 
E)  is future-oriented

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Oliver Wendell Holmes 
B)  Roscoe Pound 
C)  Adamson Ross 
D)  Lester Ward 
E)  Ralf Dahrendorf 
A)  Oliver Wendell Holmes 
B)  Roscoe Pound 
C)  Adamson Ross 
D)  Lester Ward 
E)  Ralf Dahrendorf

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the various functions performed by law.

The study of law by sociologists is markedly different from that of legal scholars.Explain.

Discuss the various dysfunctions of law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The principal source of Islamic law is the Sunna.

Discuss the threefold objectives of classical socialist law.

According to Vilhelm Aubert,legal thinking ___________.

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

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

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

Theoretical Perspectives

The Organization of Law

Lawmaking

Law and Social Control

Law and Dispute Resolution

Law and Social Change

The Legal Profession

Researching Law in Society

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Exam 1: Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss the various functions performed by law.

The study of law by sociologists is markedly different from that of legal scholars.Explain.

Discuss the various dysfunctions of law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The principal source of Islamic law is the Sunna.

Discuss the threefold objectives of classical socialist law.

According to Vilhelm Aubert,legal thinking ___________.

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

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

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

Theoretical Perspectives

The Organization of Law

Lawmaking

Law and Social Control

Law and Dispute Resolution

Law and Social Change

The Legal Profession

Researching Law in Society

Filters