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      Question

      According to H.L.A. Hart, what is the key difference

      between being obliged to do something and having an obligation to do it?
      A Being obliged is a result of moral duty, while having an obligation is a result of a personal choice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Being obliged is due to a threat or coercion, whereas having an obligation arises from a rule that specifies what ought to be done Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Being obliged is a voluntary action, while having an obligation requires external enforcement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Being obliged is dictated by personal beliefs, whereas having an obligation is determined by public opinion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Being obliged is an emotional response, while having an obligation is based on cultural traditions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Jurisprudence: According to Hart there is a difference between being obliged to do something by threat and having an obligation to do it. He regarded rule as the source of obligation. A rule tells us what to do. His theory is characterized as Inclusive Legal Positivism.

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