Law — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science
Summary of Law for ICSE Class 11 Political Science. Key concepts: Law has many meanings, The word law comes from and Benn and Peters give eight.
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Overview
Law is a major part of political science because the state is understood as a legal or juridical institution. Law gives order to social life, regulates conduct, and provides a system through which authority is exercised. The chapter explains the meaning of law, its different sources, and its major k
Key Concepts
Law has many meanings
Law has many meanings, but in political theory its central idea is control. It is a system that regulates conduct and maintains order in society. Bark
The word law comes from
The word law comes from the old Teutonic root 'lag', meaning to lay, place, set, or fix something evenly. It also comes from the Latin word 'jus', lin
Benn and Peters give eight alternative
Benn and Peters give eight alternative descriptions of law, such as law as conventional morality, law as a system protecting dominant class interests,
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A. L. Lowell defines law as a body of rules enforced by the courts. This definition highlights the role of the judicial system in making law effective
James Bryce says law may exist
James Bryce says law may exist before the state. Henry Sidgwick defines law as rules controlling conduct in political society and enforced by governme
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and nature of law
- Identify the main sources of law: custom, religion, adjudication, equity, legislation, and standard works
- Distinguish between natural law and positive law
- Distinguish between national and international law
- Understand the difference between constitutional law and ordinary law
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