Which of the Following Is an Accepted Definition of Law

question 279

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accepted definition of law?

• A) a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by society, but lacking legal force
• B) that which must be obeyed and followed by members of a society subject to sanctions or legal consequences
• C) that which must be obeyed and followed by the controlling authority of a country
• D) a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by the Supreme Court, and having binding legal force
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Patriarchy

A social system in which males hold primary power, predominating in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Supernatural Being

An entity or force beyond the natural world, often of religious, mythological, or spiritual significance.

Supreme Civil Ruler

The highest authority within the civil (non-religious) domain of governance, often referring to a president, prime minister, or monarch.

Theocracy

A form of government in which a god or other supernatural being is seen as the supreme civil ruler.