Question

    Which school of jurisprudence emphasizes that law is a

    command of the sovereign backed by threats of sanctions?
    A Natural Law School Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sociological School Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Legal Positivism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Analytical School Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Historical School Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Legal Positivism, notably articulated by John Austin, defines law as the command of a sovereign enforced by sanctions. It separates law from morality and focuses on the authority and enforceability of legal rules rather than their moral content. This contrasts with Natural Law, which links law closely to morality and justice.

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