Question

    What is the purpose of legal positivism?

    A To discover the natural law that governs human behavior Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To create laws that are based on moral principles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To identify the sources of law and describe their characteristics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To develop legal rules that promote justice and equality Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The purpose of legal positivism is to identify the sources of law and describe their characteristics. Legal positivists believe that the law is created by human beings, and therefore its sources can be identified and described.

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