INTRO – MODULE 1 GUIDE QUESTIONS [WEEK 1]

MODULE 1
GUIDE QUESTIONS
WEEK 1

1. Define “state law.” What are its basic characteristics?

2. Why is “law” necessary?

3. What is the importance of sanctions of law? Distinguish

between “penal” and “remedial” sanctions of law.

4. Distinguish between “substantive law” and “procedural

law.”
 Indicate whether the following enumerated laws are
substantive or procedural law:

(a) Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure

(b) Law on Obligations and Contracts
(c) Revised Rules on Evidence
(d) Persons and Family Relations Law

5. Distinguish between “mandatory law” and “directory law.”

6. Distinguish between “public law” and “private law.”

7. Who are citizens of the Philippines?

8. What comprises support?

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9. Who are the persons obliged to support each other?

10. What are the sources of law?

11. Distinguish between “statute law” and “case law.”

12. Do final judgments of the Regional Trial Courts form part

of jurisprudence or case law?

13. What is the doctrine of “stare decisis?”

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