Exploring Legal Theories: From Fuller to Hart and Natural Law

1. What is the correct term for the concept of Legal Theories Contrasted?

Legal Theories Comparison (Graph)

Legal Theories Analysis (Chart)

Legal Theories Contradicted (Diagram)

Legal Theories Contrasted is the term used to compare and contrast different legal theories in a tabular format for better understanding and analysis.

Explanation

Legal Theories Contrasted is the term used to compare and contrast different legal theories in a tabular format for better understanding and analysis.

2. Who is Lon Fuller known for and what are his key assumptions?

1800-1900. The "Outer Immorality" of Law. Law is the enforcement of rules without considering morality.

1950-2010. The "Subjective Morality" of Law. Law is a flexible concept open to individual interpretation.

1920-1960. The "Legal Neutrality" of Law. Law is a neutral tool used by those in power for their own benefit.

3. Compare and contrast Fuller vs. Hart vs. Natural Law theories of law.

Hart and Natural Law theorists agree on the importance of legitimacy in legal systems.

Natural Law theory focuses solely on the procedures of law, similar to Fuller's view.

Hart and Fuller both believe that all primary and secondary rules are created equal.

The correct answer explains the key differences between Fuller, Hart, and Natural Law theories of law, emphasizing their varying perspectives on the role of morality and procedures in legal systems.

Explanation

The correct answer explains the key differences between Fuller, Hart, and Natural Law theories of law, emphasizing their varying perspectives on the role of morality and procedures in legal systems.

4. What was the significance of pigs in NYC before 1819?

Pigs were mainly used for transportation in NYC before 1819.

Pigs were considered sacred animals by the Native American tribes in NYC.

Pigs were domesticated pets for the upper classes.

Pigs were a common occurrence in NYC until 1819, serving as a food source for the poor and street cleaners, rather than being domesticated pets, sacred animals, or used for transportation.

Explanation

Pigs were a common occurrence in NYC until 1819, serving as a food source for the poor and street cleaners, rather than being domesticated pets, sacred animals, or used for transportation.

5. What is Hartog's overall idea?

Hartog argues that law should be rigid and uniform, with no room for interpretation or conflict.

Hartog promotes the idea of legal positivism, believing law to be a universal concept.

Hartog suggests that social status should not affect one's view of the law, it should be the same for everyone.

Hartog's overall idea challenges legal positivism by highlighting the subjective nature of law and how individuals' social standing influences their perception of it. This leads to varying opinions and conflicts, as illustrated by the example of pigs being allowed in NYC with contradictory answers.

Explanation

Hartog's overall idea challenges legal positivism by highlighting the subjective nature of law and how individuals' social standing influences their perception of it. This leads to varying opinions and conflicts, as illustrated by the example of pigs being allowed in NYC with contradictory answers.

6. What are the two law making bodies in NYC?

The correct law making bodies in NYC are the Common council and the Mayor as they have the authority to create and pass laws within the city. The incorrect answers provided do not have the power to create legislation and are not considered law making bodies.

Explanation

The correct law making bodies in NYC are the Common council and the Mayor as they have the authority to create and pass laws within the city. The incorrect answers provided do not have the power to create legislation and are not considered law making bodies.

7. Positivist vs. Legal consciousness response to question "do pig owners have a right to keep their pigs on the streets in the first half of the 19th century?"

Positivist response: Not after people v. HarrietLegal Consciousness Response: It depends on who you ask

The correct answer explains the differing perspectives of positivist and legal consciousness in addressing the historical question of pig ownership rights in the 19th century.

Explanation

The correct answer explains the differing perspectives of positivist and legal consciousness in addressing the historical question of pig ownership rights in the 19th century.