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Law — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

A step-by-step study plan for Law, ICSE Class 11 Political Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Meaning and Nature of Law, Sources of Law, Kinds of Law.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Law after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Law has different meanings in physics, morality, society, and political science.
  • In political science, law is mainly linked with control and authority.
  • The word law comes from the Teutonic root lag and the Latin jus.
  • A. L. Lowell links law with rules enforced by courts.
  • James Bryce shows that law did not always begin with the state.
  • Henry Sidgwick connects law with conduct and penalties from government authority.
  • Benn and Peters give eight alternative descriptions of law.
  • Law may be seen as morality, justice, reason, command, court decision, or coercive rule.
  • One description links law with the interests of the dominant class.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Law is always created by the state and can never exist before the state.

Law means only the command of the sovereign.

International law is the same as national law because both are laws.

Memory Tips

Meaning of law as control

Teutonic root lag

Latin jus and jungere

Barker's definition of law

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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.
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.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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