3) Common Property - correct answersresources like land that more than one individual owns jointly.
Jurisprudence - correct answersphilosophies that explain origin of law and its justification
, Natural Law - correct answerslaw contains universal moral principles, can be determined through
human reason
Positive Law - correct answerslaw is simply the commands of the state backed by punishments and force
(contrary to natural law)
14th Amendment (Due process & equal protection) - correct answers-states that no STATE shall make or
enforce any law which shall:
1) abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the US
2) deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
3) deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
Historical School - correct answersemphasizes contemporary law should focus on law that have
withstood the test of time
Sociological Jurisprudence - correct answerslaw should change to meet developments in society
Legal Realism - correct answerslaw should extend beyond the paper and meet the needs of real life
situations, i.e. Atlanta's I-285 speed limit is 65mph, but everyone goes 80mph
Common law v. - correct answersemphasizes the role of judges in determining the meaning of laws and
how they apply. Based off of English Parliament.
Civil law - correct answersrelies more on legislation than judicial decisions to determine what the law is.
Civil law courts do not make law nor do their judges think themselves obligated to follow prior judicial
decision (precedents)
Public law v. - correct answersincludes matters that involve the regulation of society.
Types of public law:
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