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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Justice and Morality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the concept of nullity arise?
(a) When a law cannot be interpreted.
(b) When none of the conditions of power is fulfilled.
(c) When one of the conditions for power is unfulfilled.
(d) When a judge cannot reach a decision.

2. Who does the populace trust to determine the specificity of the laws?
(a) Congress.
(b) Police.
(c) Certain bodies such as courts.
(d) Vigilanties.

3. Who do laws dictated by the queen of England not apply to, according to Hart?
(a) The Irish.
(b) The British.
(c) French.
(d) Soviet citizens.

4. What do justice demand the promotion of?
(a) Equal justice for all.
(b) A class of leaders.
(c) Common good.
(d) Good judge.

5. What are legitimate laws not?
(a) Punitive.
(b) Applicable.
(c) Just.
(d) Coextensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many questions did Hart identified that combine into the question of what law is?

2. What do not apply to the ultimate rules?

3. What does Hart oppose to legal rules?

4. What is the first difficult thing about law?

5. Who is the habit of obedience understood to apply to?

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