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ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

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Meaning and Nature of Law

  • The word law comes from the old Teutonic root lag, meaning to lay, place, set, or fix something evenly.
  • The word law also derives from the Latin word jus, connected with jungere, which suggests a bond or tie.
  • A broad idea of law is that it controls conduct in society.
2

Sources of Law

  • Custom is the earliest source of law and comes from well-established practices of the people.
  • Religion is a source of law through holy books and their interpretations by priests and divines.
  • Adjudication means law grows through the decisions of judges, who are regarded as the wisest men of the community.
3

Kinds of Law

  • Natural law, also called Dharma, is abstract and is thought to be authored by nature or supernatural agency.
  • Positive law is concrete and man-made.
  • Natural law is sanctioned by respect for or fear of supernatural power.

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What are the important topics in Law for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Law include 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, Mind map showing the nature, characteristics, purpose, and sanctions of law as a system. These are the concepts ICSE Class 11 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Law — ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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