Legal Positivism Thinkers Recognize a Higher Set of Rules That

question 43

True/False

Legal positivism thinkers recognize a higher set of rules that override the legitimacy of laws promulgated by political institutions.

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Definitions:

Social Definition

The process by which society collectively assigns meanings, categorizations, or values to certain behaviors, concepts, or conditions.

Social Definitions

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Los Angeles Riot

A series of riots that occurred in Los Angeles in 1992, sparked by the acquittal of police officers videotaped beating Rodney King, highlighting racial tensions.

Labeling

A theory in sociology that focuses on how the identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them.