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Law — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

4 concept maps of Law for ICSE Class 11 Political Science, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Mind Map: Law – Complete Chapter Overview

Mind Map: Law – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • LAW
    • Meaning and Nature
      • From Teutonic lag
      • Latin jus - binding
      • Central idea - Control
      • Austins Command Theory
      • Rule of Conduct
    • Sources of Law
      • Custom - Oldest Source
      • Religion - Personal Laws
      • Adjudication - Case Law
      • Equity - Natural Justice
      • Legislation - Most Important
      • Standard Works - Jurists
    • Kinds of Law
      • Natural vs Positive
      • National vs International
      • Constitutional vs Ordinary
      • Civil vs Criminal
      • Private vs Public
      • Statutory vs Ordinance
    • Key Thinkers
      • John Austin
      • Holland
      • James Bryce
      • Henry Sidgwick
      • Barker

Mind map comparing national law's territorial scope and state enforcement with international law's inter-state focus and voluntary compliance

Mind map comparing national law's territorial scope and state enforcement with international law's inter-state focus and voluntary compliance

The map in words

  • National vs International Law
    • National Law
      • Scope
        • Within state territory
        • Individuals and groups
      • Authority
        • Sovereign state
        • Legislature and courts
      • Enforcement
        • Coercive state power
        • Police and courts
    • International Law
      • Scope
        • Relations between states
        • Global issues
      • Authority
        • Treaties and agreements
        • Civilized nations standards
      • Enforcement
        • Nations' goodwill
        • International bodies

Mind map showing the nature, characteristics, purpose, and sanctions of law as a system

Mind map showing the nature, characteristics, purpose, and sanctions of law as a system

The map in words

  • Law
    • Nature
      • Rule of conduct
      • Imposed by authority
      • Binds people together
    • Characteristics
      • Specific and binding
      • Enforced by state
      • Addresses external conduct
    • Purpose
      • Regulate behavior
      • Maintain order
      • Administer justice
    • Sanction
      • Backed by coercion
      • State enforcement
      • Punishments for violation

Law as the system of rules that controls behaviour in society and in the state

Law as the system of rules that controls behaviour in society and in the state

The map in words

  • Law as the system of rules that controls behaviour in society and in the state
    • Meaning and nature of law
    • Etymology of law
    • Definitions of law
    • Sources of law
    • Kinds of law
    • Sources of authority in law
    • Legislation
    • Ordinance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Law for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Law include Meaning and Nature of Law, Sources of Law, Kinds of Law. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Law show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Law connect: Mind Map: Law – Complete Chapter Overview; Mind map comparing national law's territorial scope and state enforcement with international law's inter-state focus and voluntary compliance. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Law for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Law. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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