In jurisprudence, what is the main idea behind formal justice?
Correct answer: A. Like cases should be treated alike under general rules
- A. Like cases should be treated alike under general rules
- B. Punishment should always match the offender's income
- C. Resources should be distributed according to personal need
- D. Every dispute should be decided without using legal rules
Explanation
Formal justice requires consistency and equal treatment by applying general rules to similar cases. It does not itself determine whether the rules distribute wealth fairly or whether a particular punishment is proportionate.
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Jurisprudence examines the nature, purpose and sources of law through the ideas of justice, rights, duties, sovereignty, liability and legal personality. It compares natural law, analytical positivism, historical, sociological and realist approaches, and considers how courts interpret legal rules, distinguish law from morality and resolve conflicts between competing principles.
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