Political Ideas — Flashcards

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In Political Science, law refers to a set of rules created and enforced by the sovereign authority of the State to regulate human behavior. It defines what citizens must do or must not do and applies …

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John Austin defined law as 'the command of the sovereign'. According to him, laws are orders issued by the supreme authority in a state, backed by sanctions for disobedience.

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T.E.H. Holland said, 'Law is a general rule of external action enforced by the sovereign political authority.' This means law governs visible human actions (not thoughts) and is binding because it com…

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1. Laws reflect the will of the State. 2. They apply equally to all citizens. 3. They control only external behavior, not inner thoughts. 4. They can be changed according to social needs and are enfor…

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Laws are meant to maintain order and regulate actions that affect society. Since thoughts are internal and not visible, they cannot be monitored or punished. Only actions that harm others or break rul…

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The main sources of law are: 1. Customs and traditions, 2. Religion, 3. Court judgments, 4. Writings of jurists (scientific commentaries), 5. Legislation by Parliament or Assemblies, and 6. Morality.

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Customs are long-standing practices followed by people. When the government recognizes a custom and enforces it through legal institutions, it becomes a law. For example, Hindu marriage and inheritanc…

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In India, Muslim personal law allows marriage, divorce, and inheritance based on Islamic principles. Similarly, Hindu law is derived from religious texts and customs, showing how religion shapes legal…