Which statement best describes the sociological school of jurisprudence?
Correct answer: A. Law is studied in relation to society and its social effects
- A. Law is studied in relation to society and its social effects
- B. Law consists only of commands issued by a sovereign
- C. Law is valid only when it reflects eternal moral principles
- D. Law develops exclusively through judicial decisions
Explanation
The sociological school examines how law operates within society and how social conditions influence legal rules. It therefore looks beyond the formal wording of rules to their practical consequences.
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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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