Schools of Jurisprudence 3 1. Who among the following is a leading proponent of the Sociological School of Jurisprudence? (A) H.L.A. Hart (B) Rudolf von Ihering (C) John Austin (D) Hans Kelsen   Correct Answer: (B) Rudolf von Ihering Explanation:  Ihering emphasized that law should serve social purposes and not merely be a set of rigid commands. He viewed law as a means to ensure social order and welfare. 2. The concept of "Justice according to Law" is associated with which school of jurisprudence? (A) Natural Law School (B) Realist School (C) Analytical School (D) Sociological School Correct Answer: (C) Analytical School Explanation:  The Analytical School, particularly John Austin, focused on law as a system of rules enforced by the sovereign, rather than being based on morality or social needs. 3. Who among the following is NOT associated with the Natural Law School? (A) Aristotle (B) St. Thomas Aquinas (C) Lon Fuller (D) H.L.A. Hart Correct Answer: (D...

  Schools of Jurisprudence 2 1. Which school of jurisprudence emphasizes that "law is the command of the sovereign"? (A) Natural Law School (B) Analytical School (C) Historical School (D) Sociological School Correct Answer: (B) Analytical School Explanation:  The Analytical School of Jurisprudence, led by thinkers like John Austin, views law as a command issued by the sovereign and backed by sanctions. This school is also known as the Imperative School of Law. 2. Who is considered the founder of the Historical School of Jurisprudence? (A) John Austin (B) Friedrich Carl von Savigny (C) Rudolf von Ihering (D) Montesquieu Correct Answer: (B) Friedrich Carl von Savigny Explanation:  Savigny, a German jurist, argued that law is not created arbitrarily by the state but evolves over time through the customs, traditions, and spirit (Volksgeist) of a people.   3. Which school of jurisprudence focuses on the impact of law on society and its social purpose? (A) Realist Sch...

  Jurisprudence  Schools of Jurisprudence 1 1. Which of the following schools of jurisprudence emphasizes the connection between law and the will of the sovereign? A) Historical School B) Sociological School C) Analytical School D) Realist School Answer:  C) Analytical School Explanation: The Analytical School, also known as Legal Positivism, focuses on law as a command of the sovereign, as John Austin advocates. It considers law independent of morality and sees legal authority as coming from a recognized power. 2. Who among the following is NOT associated with the Historical School of Jurisprudence? A) Friedrich Savigny B) Henry Maine C) Rudolf von Ihering D) H.L.A. Hart Answer:  D) H.L.A. Hart Explanation: H.L.A. Hart was a Legal Positivist (Analytical School), whereas Savigny, Maine, and Ihering were proponents of the Historical School, emphasising the evolution of law through customs and traditions. 3. Which ...